Garlic

Garlic

(MED HERB 8)

Garlic (Allium sativum) is strongly aromatic with a white ‘head’ with a cluster of small bulblets (also referred to as cloves or pods) attached to it.

Benefits

􀀀 Essential oil of Garlic has antibiotic and antiviral qualities which help in curing common colds, bronchial infections and fight plague. It may also help in treating cancer and other diseases like spinal meningitis and poliomyelitis.

􀀀 The diluting property of Garlic helps keep blood cholesterol levels under control. Garlic also helps in lowering blood pressure.

􀀀 It cleanses the blood, promotes blood circulation, helps in eliminating congestion and prevents heart attack. This is due to its anti-coagulative properties.

􀀀 It acts as a stomach stimulant relieving several stomach and digestion problems.

How to use Garlic

􀀀 If your loved ones are willing to deal with potent Garlic breath, consider chewing a couple of raw cloves of Garlic everyday to prevent colds, cough and bronchial infections. Raw Garlic juice can also be effective in curing sinus and flu.

􀀀 Garlic tea can provide relief for sore throats.

􀀀 Intake of infusion made of crushed Garlic cloves leads to the secretion of digestive juices thus helping in digestive disorders.

􀀀 If you can get past the smell of raw Garlic, consider rubbing freshly peeled raw Garlic on acne afflicted areas 3 or 4 times a day.

􀀀 Briefly fry a few slices of Garlic cloves in extra virgin olive oil. Let it cool down and then instill a drop or two into the ear to alleviate earache.