Editorial photo #10407394 Human Interest

Garlic Bulbs

Garlic (Allium sativum) is a species of bulbous flowering plant in the genus Allium. It is native to South Asia, Central Asia and northeastern Iran and has long been used as a seasoning worldwide, with a history of several thousand years of human consumption and use. It was known to ancient Egyptians and has been used as both a food flavoring and a traditional medicine. China produces 76% of the world's supply of garlic. The word garlic derives from Old English, garleac, meaning gar (spear), and leek, as a 'spear-shaped leek'. Garlic has revealed for a whole lot of health benefits, like warding off Cough and Cold, Good Cardiac Health, improved brain Functioning, improved digestion, balanced blood sugar, boosted immunity, good for constipation and gastric pain, improved skin health, prevention of Cancer and Peptic Ulcer, Weight Loss, Fights UTI and Improves Renal Health, Reduces Exercise Fatigue, Reduces Blood Toxicity, Overcome Oestrogen Deficiency, Reduce Effects or Onset of Osteoarthritis, Prevent Heart Blockages, bones get stronger, reduce the risk of developing bone issues such as osteoporosis, Skin feels way better, Antioxidants present in garlic helps in vanishing the freckles. This White garlic photo was taken at Tehatta, West Bengal, India on 25/08/2023. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)