Garlic (Allium sativum) is a popular cooking ingredient with some health benefits. Garlic has been used to prevent and treat a variety of conditions and diseases throughout history.

Garlic is a member of the Allium genus and is related to the onion, rakkyo (an Asian onion), scallion, chive, leek, and shallot. It has been used by humans for thousands of years, and Ancient Egypt used it for both culinary and health and therapeutic purposes.