Garlic is a species of onion
genus. It is also known as Allium sativum and is a very effective herb for
human body. It is mostly used for culinary as well as medicinal use. Garlic is
considered as a wonder herb for cholesterol patients as it has capability of
thinning the blood and dissolve clots inside the veins. It is also rich in
germanium which is anti cancer. Garlic also retards the growth of tumours in
body.
Benefits of Garlic:
1) It has similar effects of aspirin in
thinning of blood; hence it is very helpful for heart patients. Garlic has an
excellent effect on our circulatory system and it helps in lowering the
triglycerides and LDL (bad cholesterol) and helps in increasing HDL (good
cholesterol). It also enhances the process of breaking of blood clots
(fibrinolysis).
2) Garlic is rated one among top foods that
fight cancer. Its consumption is very useful in preventing stomach, colon lung
and liver cancer.
4) Garlic is very helpful in common cough and cold.
5) Garlic is also used as cure for impotency in men, and
infertility in women.
6) Prevents Fungal, viral and bacterial infection in body.
7) Helpful in curing fatty liver.
8) Helps in detoxification of body.
10) Protects our body from heavy metal (lead etc) poisoning.
11) Improves eyesight.
12) Helps in treating sinus.
13) Since it improves blood supply in all over body and scalp,
Garlic reduces hair fall.
14) It also helps in reducing wrinkles and ageing signs from the
face and thus has beauty benefits as well.
In short Garlic is a wonder
food in itself and should be taken for full body health and fitness. Garlic can be taken in any
way, however most effective method is crushing and eating raw with empty
stomach. Various pills are also available in the market which can be taken with
prior consultation of your physician.
Although Garlic is a super food and helps our body fighting various diseases, we should take garlic in limited or prescribed qty, as excess intake may lead to body odour, headache, heartburn, certain allergies nose bleeding etc.
Since garlic helps thinning of blood, it is advisable to stop in taking it if anyone is about to undergo a surgery or deliver a baby.
All the best for healthy and
fit life.