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Garlic Cloves
One clove of garlic, at just four calories, contains a variety of valuable minerals, including potassium, thiamine, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus and zinc.

But more closely linked to garlic's medicinal usefulness are powerful chemical components, including are:


 
 
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Garlic Cloves
It isn't called the "stinking rose" for nothing. Famously strong of scent, garlic possesses amazing endowments as a healing food and a reputation as a sensational seasoning, making it's future abundantly assured.

Technically known as allium sativum, garlic is actually a type of onion with a bulb made up of four to 15 cloves. It has been popular as a cooking herb, psychic protector and medicinal aid throughout the centuries.