Scientific Name:
allium sativum linn
Part Used: Root bulb
Properties
Natural Antibiotic
Decongestant
Stimulant
Antiparasitic
Antispasmotic
Aphrodisiac
Disinfectant
Ayurveda
Tamasic
Pungent
Hot
Decreases Vata
Decreases Kapha
Increases Pitta
Ayurveda suggests that for healthy individuals, garlic is taken as medicine but not as part of a regular diet.
Nutritional Content
Calories 98
Protein 8 g
Carbohydrates 16 g
Fat 1 g
Fiber 1 g
Selenium 2 mcg
