Garlic is used as
food and medicine from ancient times.In Ayurveda garlic is used as a natural
antibiotic.This wonder herb is a powerful antioxidant which can remove free
radicals from the body.As a result the aging process slows down.Garlic has
amazing antibacterial,antifungal and antiviral properties.
.For people
suffering from chronic cough or cold,garlic is the magic remedy.Including raw
garlic in your diet can save you from heart disease.Garlic prevents plaque from
building up in the arteries.Also the high cholesterol levels can be lowered
with garlic.Research shows that people who add garlic to their diet are less
likely to develop colon cancer.
Garlic is a pungent and
strong herb and therefore the dosage is important.If it is being taken raw ,it
is better not to have more than 4 cloves at a time.In people with sensitive
stomach ,garlic should be added to food while cooking or used in the garlic
milk form.Always raw garlic in its natural form is better than garlic
supplements in the market.Garlic is known as Allium Sativum scientifically.Its
main ingredients are Allicin and diallyl sulphides.The bulb of garlic is
usually planted.
Methods to use Garlic
1.In chronic cough
and cold,pound 2 cloves of garlic,mix with honey and have thrice daily.
2.For discomfort due
to gas in stomach,have 2 cloves of raw garlic.
3.Local application
of garlic juice helps in pimples.Apply for 10 minutes on pimples and wash
off.This helps in fungal infections of skin also.
4.Garlic milk recipe
in ayurveda is suitable for all categories of people.Milk balances the pungent
properties of garlic.To prepare garlic milk pound 6 cloves of garlic and add
80ml of milk and 80ml of water.Boil till the whole mixture is reduced to 80 ml.This
may be consumed 2hrs before dinner.By using garlic milk we can avoid the bad
breath which might be a problem when having raw garlic.Garlic milk is found
very effective in lowering high cholesterol levels and high blood pressure.
So never ignore this
wonder herb .Get ready to enjoy the health benefits of garlic.
