Snow Mountain Garlic is sourced from the Himalayas (Kashmir). The soil, water and air there are naturally organic due to high altitude and the geographical location. Mountaineers used to swallow it to maintain peripheral circulations, increase oxygenation capacity and the energy level and detoxify their body in the severe cold weather. It strengthens the immune system, improves cardiovascular health, helps in regulating blood pressure, a natural antioxidant, decreases oxidative stress related to aging, 30 times less toxic than allicin, and twice the amount of antioxidant capacity than allicin. Black Garlic is just a great alternative to stimulate the action of white blood cells required by the immune system for battling against infections such as colds and fungal infections like candida. Effective for high BP, cholesterol support, heart health. Vegan.