Paul Bergner is a medical herbalist, clinical nutritionist, educator, and author with over four decades of experience in natural medicine. He is the Director of the North American Institute of Medical Herbalism (NAIMH) and has authored seven books on medical herbalism, nutrition, Chinese medicine, ethnobotany, and naturopathic medicine. He also serves as the editor of the "Medical Herbalism" journal. In "The Healing Power of Garlic: An Enlightened Person's Guide to Nature's Most Versatile Medicinal Plant," Bergner explores the historical uses, scientific evidence, and diverse applications of garlic as a natural remedy.