Herbal Remedies For Everyone

Garlic is well known as a natural health remedy that has long been used to treat various ailments. It is extremely easy to source in most countries and can be consumed cooked or fresh. It is most easily included in your food or can be eaten on its own. You don’t need to limit yourself to fresh garlic either. Garlic powder or dried garlic flakes are just as effective and super easy to keep in the cupboard for everyday use. Here are 17 amazing uses of garlic!

1. Impotency has long been thought to benefit from doses of garlic, and treatment continues in many communities to this day.Before running around for treatments is it harmful to undergo months of garlic treatments?

2. Garlic strengthens the immune system, Daily use of garlic might reduce the frequency and number of colds. Its antibacterial properties help in treating throat irritations. Garlic may also reduce the severity of upper respiratory tract infections. Its benefits in disorders of the lungs like asthma, difficulty of breathing, etc. make it a priceless medicine.  Its ability to promote expectoration makes it irreplaceable in chronic bronchitis

3. Garlic contains high levels of iodine which makes it a very effective treatment for hyperthyroid conditions. Treatment with garlic has been shown to greatly improve this condition.

4. Raw garlic juice may be used to immediately stop the itching due to rashes and bug bites.
 5. Garlic has been found to assist babies to gain weight while they are in the womb. Next time you have a baby prepare to have garlic breath.

6. Cardiovascular disease can be reduced by ingesting garlic. LDL cholesterol is no friend of garlic and the aortic plaque deposits that gather on the walls of your body’s veins can be reduced with the use of garlic too. Studies have shown the amazing benefits of taking garlic in relation to heart disease.

7. Fungal and bacterial vaginal infections responds when treated with garlic!When crushed or bruised, garlic releases Allicin which is a sulphuric compound that is a natural antibiotic. Soldiers even apparently used crushed garlic on infected wounds suffered in battle.

8. Garlic has been said to be of help in weight reduction. Many researchers believe that obesity is a state of long-term low-grade inflammation. According to recent research, garlic may help to regulate the formation of fat cells in our body. Pre-adipocytes are converted into fat cells (adipocytes) through inflammatory system activity. The anti-inflammatory property of 1, 2-DT (1, 2-vinyldithiin) found in garlic may help inhibit this conversion. This may help prevent weight gain.

 9. Garlic can aid in the prevention of multiple types of cancer. Bladder cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer and stomach cancer have all been shown to have their tumors reduced when treated with garlic. Vitamin B6 is said to have cancer fighting abilities.

10. Garlic regulates blood sugar as it enhances the level of insulin in the blood. This may assist in the control of diabetes. Seek medical advice if you believe the use of garlic could help your condition.

11. Scurvy is treated by vitamin C and garlic contains good levels of vitamin C too.

12. Garlic is used in treating toothaches. Putting  some crushed garlic clove directly on the affected tooth can help relieve toothaches due to its antibacterial and analgesic properties,though it can be irritating to the gum.

13. Garlic is a great source of vitamin B6 which is needed for a healthy immune system and the efficient growth of new cells. Vitamin B6 can also assist with mood swings and improve your cheery disposition!

14. Garlic is most well-known for its antibacterial and antiviral properties. They help control bacterial, viral, fungal, yeast and worm infections. Fresh garlic is thought to play a role in preventing food poisoning by killing bacteria like E. coli, Salmonella enteritidis, etc

15. Garlic is useful in treating skin infections.The chemical ajoene found in garlic may help treat fungal skin infections like ringworm and athlete’s foot.

16. Garlic reduces blood pressure.Angiotensin II is a protein that helps our blood vessels contract thereby increasing the blood pressure. Allicin in garlic blocks the activity of angiotensin II and helps in reducing blood pressure. The polysulphides present in garlic are converted into a gas called hydrogen sulphide by the red blood cells. Hydrogen sulphide dilates our blood vessels and helps control blood pressure

17. Garlic is effective against warts and corns.Applying fat dissolving garlic extracts to corns on the feet and warts on the hands is thought to improve these conditions.