DESCRIPTION
The Garlic is a bulb that grows 12-16 inches tall. Each bulb has somewhere around 5-15 cloves depending on the variety. The cloves of the Garlic bulb are processed to extract the oil.
COMMON NAMES
Allium sativum
BLENDS WITH:
Creamcheese and sour cream for vegetable dips
CONSTITUENTS
DAS (57%), allylmethyl (37%), and dimethyl (6%) mono- to hexasulfides
USES
Garlic Essential Oil is reputed to have antibacterial, antiseptic and anti-hypertensive properties and can be used to prevent infections and to treat colds, bronchitis and flu symptoms. It is also believed to be a powerful detoxifier and is regarded to rejuvenate the body and relieve tiredness.