Garlic is a close relative to onion and has been a common seasoning worldwide, with a history of several thousand years of human consumption and use.
To make garlic butter and garlic toast. Enhance the flavor of the food by adding to vegetables, meats, soups, stews, vinaigrettes, marinades, sauces, salad dressings, and pickles.
For conditions related to heart and blood system including high blood pressure, high levels of cholesterol or other fats (lipids) in the blood (hyperlipidemia), and hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), garlic is most commonly used.