Allium sativum Linn a review of its pharmacological attributes

Garlic, a member of the lily family, is a perennial plant that is cultivated worldwide. The garlic bulb is composed of individual cloves enclosed in a white sheath or skin. It is the bulb, either fresh or dehydrated, that is used as a spice or medicinal herb. The garlic oil is obtained by steam distillation of the crushed fresh bulbs