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Garlic (Allium sativum) is a perennial herb native to the central Asian region including Iran, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Garlic (Latin: Allium sativum) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Garlic is most often used to support immune support. Each claim is rated by evidence strength — see the full profile for citations.
Garlic is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Garlic is a member native to IRN, KAZ, KGZ, TZK, TKM, and UZB. Garlic thrives in light to medium soil and prefers a pH between 7.5 and 8.
Garlic grows best in USDA zone 3-10, 7/10 light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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