Garlic is one of the most versatile herbs, it is used both for culinary purposes and medicinally. Folklore and superstition even believed that garlic cloves could ward off vampires and witches. Naturally, those beliefs are somewhat outlandish, but there is plenty of scientific data to back up the use of garlic medicinally. In fact, many experts believe that garlic is a miracle herb.

It has long been established that garlic helps facilitate heart health and proper immune function because of its high levels of antioxidants. Plus, garlic does wonderful things for our circulatory system. That said, one of the most prominent benefits of taking garlic medicinally is that it actually boosts immune cell activity in the body and it stimulates T cell action. Plus, garlic can have a profound effect on cholesterol. 12 separate studies have shown that garlic consumption can reduce cholesterol significantly.

Garlic is also well-known for having strong anti-bacterial properties. This is because garlic contains a natural antibiotic called allicin. When garlic is chewed, crushed, chopped or bruised it produces Allicin. Amazingly  1 mg of Allcin  is believed to be the equivalent of 15 units of penicillin.

So, you may or may not have luck warding off the witches and vampires with garlic, but it sure does a body good. In conclusion, try and get some garlic in your daily diet. Your feel better, more than likely live longer and who knows, maybe your garlic breath will save from the spooky and scary. Either way your food will taste better!