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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. In modern naturopathy, garlic powder is used as a treatment for intestinal worms and other intestinal parasites. Garlic powder is also used as a remedy for infections (especially chest problems), digestive disorders and fungal infections.