is a member of the Alliaceae family, and has been widely recognized as a valuable spice and a popular remedy for various ailments and physiological disorders. The name garlic may have originated from the Celtic word “all” meaning pungent. As one of the earliest cultivated plants, garlic is mentioned in the Bible and in the literature of Ancient Israel (The Talmud), Egypt (Codex Ebers) and India (Vedas and Purans, Charak Sanghita). The Chinese strongly believe that garlic prolongs longevity and is useful in treating most human diseases, including infections, cancer and heart diseases. In historical writings of India, and in literature like Vedas and Purans, garlic is reported to have medicinal as well as nutritive value in food items