The function of garlic:

1, garlic has broad-spectrum antibacterial sterilization and anti-inflammatory effects, and has antiviral ability.

2. Activate cells, promote energy production, accelerate metabolism, dilate blood vessels, improve blood circulation and relieve fatigue.

3. Improve immune function and resist tumor.

4. Protecting cardiovascular system: anti-hyperlipidemia and arteriosclerosis, anti-platelet aggregation, enhancing fibrinolytic activity and dilating blood vessels to reduce blood pressure.

5. Protect the liver, regulate the level of blood bran, reduce blood viscosity and prevent thrombosis.

Garlic bulbs are rich in protein, oligosaccharides and polysaccharides, as well as fats and minerals. 100g fresh garlic contains 4.4g protein, 0.2g fat, 23g carbohydrate, 0.7g crude fiber and 1.3g ash. Garlic is also rich in sulfur-containing compounds, among which allicin has medical and health care functions such as sterilization, bacteriostasis, anticancer and anti-aging.

Extended data:

chemical composition

The chemical composition of garlic is very complicated. Besides sulfur-containing organic compounds, garlic is also rich in polysaccharides, protein, volatile oil, amino acids, vitamins, saponins, flavonoids, polyphenols, lectins, prostaglandins, bioactive enzymes and rich in macroelements and trace elements.

These complex components contained in garlic are the material basis of garlic's pharmacological activity.

References:

Baidu encyclopedia-garlic