Allium sativum, a bulbous plant of the onion family with strong antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties
garlic produces allicin upon crushing, a sulfur compound responsible for its pungent odor and broad-spectrum antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral activity
used as both a culinary staple and a medicine for millennia, garlic supports cardiovascular health, immune function, and blood pressure regulation
garlic is cultivated worldwide and features prominently in traditional medicine across cultures