The amazing benefits of garlic for human health are both affirmed by traditional herbalists and modern scientists. A member of the Allium (onion) family, garlic is a plant that shares a family tree with leeks, shallots, and onions. A clove is one name for each part of a garlic bulb, and depending on how you count it, a single bulb contains 10–20 cloves. Because of its powerful aroma and mouthwatering flavor, garlic is a widely used cooking ingredient and grows in many regions of the world.
