Garlic is one of the edible plants which has generated a
lot of interest throughout human history as a medicinal
panacea. A wide range of microorganisms including bacteria,
fungi, protozoa and viruses have been shown to be
sensitive to crushed garlic preparations. Moreover, garlic
has been reported to reduce blood lipids and to have
anticancer effects. Chemical analyses of garlic cloves have
revealed an unusual concentration of sulfur-containing
compounds (1–3%) [1, 2].