Garlic (lat. Allium sativum) is a perennial plant that has been popular all over the world for centuries: many diseases have been treated with garlic juice and gruel, it is included in thousands of recipes, and dried garlic powder is one of the best and most versatile seasonings. In Russian, the word "garlic" comes from the Proto-Slavic česnъkъ - a broken onion. Glycemic index - 30.