Garlic, also known as Hu garlic, is the bulb of Liliaceae garlic. Garlic is divided into purple garlic and white garlic according to the color of bulb skin; According to the size and quantity of garlic cloves, they are divided into large cloves, small cloves and single garlic.

Garlic can be eaten raw or cooked, which is very popular among the people. For example, eat garlic seedlings in spring, garlic moss in early summer, garlic roots (garlic cloves) in summer, autumn and winter and garlic yellow in winter. Eating garlic in spring can prevent colds. Eating garlic in summer can cool off the heat, and eating garlic in winter can avoid the cold.

Garlic originated in southern Europe and Central Asia. In Han Dynasty, Zhang Qian introduced it from the western regions into Guanzhong area of China, and then spread it all over the country. Garlic is very popular in China, and now China is one of the countries with the largest garlic planting area and output in the world.

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The function of garlic

1, garlic is used when cooking. Garlic can be used not only for seasoning, but also for seasoning. In fact, each condiment has its own medicinal effects. Only by mastering the dosage and the best placing time of these condiments can they play their roles and bring out a better taste.

2. Garlic has not only nutritional value, but also medicinal value; Garlic is nutritious and rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, iron and vitamins. It also contains thiamine, riboflavin, nicotinic acid, allicin, citral and trace elements such as selenium and germanium.

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