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Garlic (Allium sativum) is one of the earliest domesticated plants and can be traced back to at least 7,000 years ago. Its origins lie in Central Asia but through trade networks such as the Silk Road and the Columbian Exchange, garlic was transmitted around the world where local cultures realized its nutritional value as well its wide array of medicinal benefits. Garlic was one of the most valued plants in ancient times. Mentions of garlic can be found in the literature of all the great ancient …