One of the most known properties of garlic is prophylaxis and aid in the cure of ARVI (acute respiratory viral infection) and chills. However, garlic has got lots of other healthy and healing properties.
Due to its rich chemical composition (cellulose, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, alkali, ascorbic acid, as well as a broad spectrum of micro- and macroelements: sodium, potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, iodine and zinc; vitamins C, B, D, P; phytoncides and volatile oils), garlic lowers cholesterol level, thins down the blood, lowers blood pressure, has anti-inflammatory effect and strengthens the immune system. Some research papers postulate that garlic aids cancer prophylaxis as well as suppresses tumor growth. Garlic contains great amount of allicin. Sulfonic acids, which are decay products of allicin, react with free radicals. Therefore, garlic reveals antioxidant activity in the absence of flavonoids which are present in green tea and grapes.