Abstract:
Garlic is used as a condiment in various food preparations and also serves as a
carminative and gastric stimulant in a number of medicinal preparations. As a
condiment, it is used for flavouring tomato ketchup, sauce, salad dressings, stews,
spagetti, chutney, pickles etc. It aids in digestion and absorption of food, possesses
anthelmintic and antiseptic properties and is, therefore used in a number of
therapeutical preparations.
