Garlic contains a compound called allicin, which is responsible for its antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Here's just a few of the things garlic can help fight:
Escherichia coli (E. coli), Salmonella typhi, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2)...
As well as, human rhinovirus (HRV), and cytomegalovirus (CMV), andida albicans, Aspergillus niger, and Trichophyton mentagrophytes.
For example, this is one of the plants you’ll find in The Natural Antibiotics Handbook. Almost every kitchen has it, but most people don't know its uses beyond cooking.
Despite its common culinary use, garlic is often overlooked as a potent natural remedy. However, the plant has been used for its medicinal properties since ancient times.