Garlic (Allium sativum), is used widely as a flavouring in cooking, but it has also been used as a medicine throughout ancient and modern history. Health Benefits • Garlic is great for the heart and circulatory system. It has been proven to lower cholesterol and thin the blood, which helps prevent stroke, high blood pressure and heart disease. • It blocks the growth of cancer cells; therefore, people who eat garlic tend to develop less stomach and colon cancers. • Garlic powder is also alleged to help regulate blood sugar levels. Regular and prolonged use of therapeutic amounts of aged garlic extracts lower blood homocysteine level.