The most comprehensive book yet published on this remarkable plant.

Garlic has been renowned for centuries as a healing food. Now current scientific and clinical research is showing garlic to be an effective preventive against cardiovascular disease, bacterial and fungal infections, and cancer. Stephen Fulder and John Blackwood investigate the latest research on garlic in this updated edition of their bestseller, explaining how it works and how to get the most benefits from it. They discuss garlic preparations and dosages, and evaluate the products currently on the market. With a fascinating section detailing the history and lore of garlic from its earliest known use in ancient Egypt to its modern revival, Garlic is the complete guide to this remarkable natural medicine.