The garlic factfile
Daily Mail Reporter13 April 2012
In European folklore it is believed that garlic keeps houses free of evil spirits - including vampires.
A natural antiseptic, it is thought to help reduce blood cholesterol levels and prevent colds, indigestion and stomach upsets.
It is a member of the lily family along with onions, leeks and chives.
Roman proverb warned: 'Be very suspicious of anyone-who does not eat garlic.'
