Garlic does not have a pleasant smell but in the world of herbal medicine it is often touted as a “wonder drug” because garlic can help prevent everything from heart disease to many respiratory problems such as head colds and the flu. For these very reasons garlic is excellent for those who suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome because garlic helps to ward off a variety of viral as well as bacterial infections. In years gone by raw garlic was used to treat the symptoms that cause acne to occur. Garlic is also known to strengthen the heart and to help lower high levels of cholesterol. Garlic is good for the body because it strengthen the immune system, lowers cholesterol, helps to prevent heart disease and has its share of anti fungal properties. Many cultures around the world use garlic in one form or another in cooking. Garlic is a bulbous plant that is in the same family as leeks, scallions and