Garlic is antiseptic and disinfectant, as well as an appetizer and digestive aid. Whole garlic contains allicin and alliinase, when garlic is crushed, these two components will interact to produce allicin, which is the main source of garlic's unique pungent flavor. In addition, garlic has a high content of the trace element selenium, and moderate intake of selenium has the effect of assisting in the fight against cancer. Eating garlic raw in mashed form can effectively preserve allicin and kill bacteria and viruses. |