Alliaria officinalis is a plant species commonly known as garlic mustard because of its distinctive garlicky flavor. This biennial herb is found in woodlands and hedgerows across Europe and Asia. Some synonyms for Alliaria officinalis include hedge garlic, jack-by-the-hedge, garlic root, sauce-alone, and poor man's mustard. The plant has several medicinal uses; it is used to treat coughs and as a diuretic. Additionally, it has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat asthma, pneumonia, and bronchitis. Garlic mustard has also become a common ingredient in cooking, often used to season soups, stews, and sauces.