| Language | Roman / English Name | Native Script | Urdu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Allium sativum | Allium sativum | ایلیئم سیٹیوم |
| Botanical Name | Garlic Plant | Allium | لہسن |
| Latin Name | Allium sativum Linn. | Allium sativum | ایلیئم سیٹیوم |
| Family Name | Amaryllidaceae | Amaryllidaceae | امیریلیڈیسی |
| Genus Name | Allium | Allium | ایلیئم |
| English Name | Garlic | Garlic | لہسن |
| Urdu Name | Lehsun, Lassan, Seer | لہسن | لہسن |
| Arabic Name | Thoom, Foom | ثوم | ثوم |
| Persian Name | Seer, Balboos | سیر / بلبوس | سیر |
| Punjabi Name (Pakistan) | Lassan, Lasun | لسّن | لہسن |
| Sindhi Name | Lasun | لہسن | لہسن |
| Pashto Name | Lehsun | لہسن | لہسن |
| Balochi Name | Lehsun | لہسن | لہسن |
| Saraiki Name | Lehsun | لہسن | لہسن |
| Hindko Name | Lehsun | لہسن | لہسن |
| Brahui Name | Lehsun | لہسن | لہسن |
| Kashmiri Name | Rohan | روہن | روہن |
| Hindi Name | Lehsun, Lasan | लहसुन | لہسن |
| Bengali Name | Rashun | রসুন | رسون |
| Gujarati Name | Lasan, Shunam | લસણ | لسن |
| Marathi Name | Lasun | लसूण | لسون |
| Kannada Name | Bellulli, Lashuna | ಬೆಳ್ಳುಳ್ಳಿ | بیللی |
| Tamil Name | Poondu | பூண்டு | پونڈو |
| Telugu Name | Vellulli | వెల్లుల్లి | ویلوُلی |
| Malayalam Name | Vellulli | വെള്ളുള്ളി | ویلوُلی |
| Odia Name | Lasuna | ଲସୁଣ | لسون |
| Assamese Name | Nohoru | নহৰু | نہورو |
| Nepali Name | Lasun | लसुन | لسون |
| Sinhala Name | Sudu Lunu | සුදු ලුණු | سودو لونو |
| Sanskrit Name | Lasuna, Rasona | लशुन | لسن |
| Chinese Name | Hsiao suan, Da suan | 大蒜 | دا سوان |
| Japanese Name | Ninniku | にんにく | نن نکو |
| Korean Name | Maneul | 마늘 | مانُل |
| Thai Name | Krathiam | กระเทียม | کرتھیام |
| Indonesian Name | Bawang putih | Bawang putih | باوانگ پوتھ |
| Malay Name | Bawang putih | Bawang putih | باوانگ پوتھ |
| Vietnamese Name | Tỏi | Tỏi | توئی |
| Turkish Name | Sarımsak | Sarımsak | سارمسک |
| Russian Name | Chesnok | Чеснок | چیسنک |
| German Name | Knoblauch | Knoblauch | کنوبلاخ |
| French Name | Ail | Ail | اَی |
| Spanish Name | Ajo | Ajo | آخو |
| Portuguese Name | Alho | Alho | الہو |
| Italian Name | Aglio | Aglio | اگلیو |
| Greek Name | Skordo | Σκόρδο | سکورڈو |
| Latin Name (Classical) | Sativum | Sativum | سیٹیوم |
| Swahili Name | Kitunguu saumu | Kitunguu | ساومو |
Description
Garlic has been used for centuries in traditional medicine for its powerful therapeutic and protective properties. It supports cardiovascular health, immunity, digestion, and respiratory function. Garlic is widely valued for its antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hypoglycaemic, hypotensive, and circulatory benefits. Regular use helps strengthen the immune system, improve digestion, regulate blood lipids, and protect against infections. It is also traditionally used to support sexual vitality and overall physical strength.
Recommended Dosage
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Fresh garlic: 2–3 g daily
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Dried garlic powder: 500 mg–1 g daily
Useful in the Following Conditions
| Condition | Condition | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Acne Vulgaris | Angina Pectoris | Arteriosclerosis |
| Arthritis | Asthma | Bronchitis |
| Cardiovascular Disorders | Catarrh | Colic |
| Common Cold | Cough | Diabetes Mellitus |
| Erectile Dysfunction | Fevers | Flatulence |
| Flu | Gout | High LDL Cholesterol |
| Hyperlipidaemia | Hypertension | Hysteria |
| Indigestion | Infertility | Intestinal Worms |
| Nausea | Oedema | Low Immunity Infections |
| Piles | Premature Aging | Rheumatism |
| Sciatica | Sexual Debility | Sinusitis |
| Thrombosis | Ulcers | Urinary Tract Infection |
| Whooping Cough | Wounds | Persistent Infections |
