Garlic

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.

3)       Eating Garlic also cut fat and helps in weight control.

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.

9)       Improves bones health and helps preventing osteoporosis and bone related diseases.

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.