Allium sativum, commonly known as garlic, is a species in the onion genus, Allium. Its close relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, chive,[2] and rack.[3]With a history of human use of over 7,000 years, garlic is native to central Asia,[4] and has long been a staple in the Mediterranean region, as well as a frequent seasoning in Asia,

Africa, and Europe. It was known to Ancient Egyptians and has been used for both culinary and medicinal purposes.