No wonder vampires are reputed to fear garlic: its potent stuff. First the Chinese, later the Egyptian and subsequently
many other civilizations have prescribed it for a smorgasbord of medical ailments. Just within the past decade, writes Jean Carper in The Food Pharmacy, several scientific papers have been published that indicate components of
garlic may help to fight infections, stimulate the immune system, and lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Nobody has yet prescribed a daily recommended allowance for garlic (and the merits of garlic in the pill form are still a subject of debate), but if you’re not allergic to it – this bulb’s for you.