BASIC INFORMATION:

Biological name (genus and species):  Allium sativum  

Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Bulb
 
Chemicals this herb contains:  
 Allicin
 Allyl disulfides
 Phytoncides
 Unsaturated aldehydes
 Volatile oils 
 
Known effects:
 Kills larvae. 
 Stops germs from reproducing. 
 Decreases thickness and increases fluidity of mucus from lungs and bronchial tubes. 
 Stimulates perspiration. 
 Helps body dispose of excess fluid by increasing amount of urine produced. 
 No effects are expected on the body, either good or bad, when herb is used
 in very small amounts to enhance the flavor of food.  

Miscellaneous information:
 Is used as a condiment. 
 Avoid using garlic as a medicinal herb IN ANY AMOUNT with children! It
is acceptable to use garlic as a flavoring in children's food.  

Unproved speculated benefits:
 Treats hypertension. 
 Treats cramping abdominal pain in adults. 
 Lowers high blood fats (hyperlipemia, hypercholesterolemia). 
 Reddens skin by increasing blood flow to it.