Garlic

Garlic belongs to the onion family.  The bulb is the part that is used which has the flavour and healing power.  Garlic cleanses the blood and helps to create and maintain healthy bacteria population in the gut.  It is known to reduce the incidence of hardening of the arteries, lowers cholesterol levels, reduces blood clotting, fights infection, acts to boost immunity and combats fungal infections.  It is excellent for treating high cholesterol, high blood pressure and sluggish circulation. It may prevent some cancers.