Certified Organic Garlic

Garlic has long been considered a herbal wonder drug and has been used extensively in herbal medicine (phytotherapy) owing to its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiviral properties. Raw garlic is used by some to treat the symptoms of and there is some evidence that it can assist in , high blood pressure and prevent certain types of cancers. It can even be effective as a The two main ingredients which impart medicinal properties to garlic are allicin and diallyl sulfides.

Garlic is an excellent source of vitamin B1, vitamin B6 and vitamin C and minerals like iron, calcium, manganese, selenium, phosphorus.

Garlic is widely used around the world for its pungent flavor, as a seasoning or condiment. The flavour varies in intensity and aroma with cooking methods. It is often paired with , , or .

Garlic (Allium sativum L ) has been used throughout recorded history for both and purposes but is best known as a cooking ingredient. It has a characteristic pungent, spicy flavor that mellows and sweetens considerably with cooking. A bulb of garlic, the most commonly used part of the plant, is divided into numerous fleshy sections called . The cloves are used as seed, for consumption (raw or cooked), and for medicinal purposes.

Organically grown garlic tends towards a higher sulfur content and hence more medicinal value. Also, it tastes better.