GARLIC

Botanical Name :- Allium Sativum

Indian Name :- Lahsoon
Garlic is an stiff herb of the onion family, normally grown as an
annual It has irregular roots, condensed, flattenrd stem and narrow
flat leaves Garlic has been highly valued for centuries all over the
world for its health building !ualities Garlic is believed to have a
native of "entral Asia It is continues to be one of the sta#le s#ices of
the "hinese diet till today Its minerals and vitamin contains are
calcium, #hos#horus, iron, niacin and vitamin " It also contains
traces of iodine, sul#hur com#ounds $hey also contain antise#tic
and hy#otensive or causing low blood #ressure #rinci#les-allicin,
allisatin I and allisatin II
%ro#erties :- Garlic is a herbal medicine which has been traditionally used for
asthma deafness, le#rosy, bronchial congestion , worms and liver and gall bladder
trouble Garlic is good for heart disease It is useful for leucoderma, le#rosy, #iles,
worms, catarrhal disorders, asthma and cough Garlic is useful in the treatment of
tuberculosis In ayurveda, a decoction of garlic boiled in mil& is considered a
wonderful drug for tuberculosis $hree cloves of garlic boiled in mil&, can be used
every night with e'cellent results in asthma (ther uses of Garlic is the treatment of
digestive disorders, high blood #ressure, )heumatism, *eart attac&, cancer,
whoo#ing cough and s&in disorders
GINGER
Botanical Name:- +ingiber officinale
Indian Name :- Adra&
Ginger is a #erennial herb, with underground branching stems which
are swollen and tough $he leaves and rhi,omes of ginger have a
characteristic fragrance when cut or bruised $here are numerous
reference to ginger in Sans&rit literature and "hines medical
treatises $he Sans&rit name of ginger is Singabera Ginger has
been used as a medicine in India from vedic #eriod and is called
maha-aushadhi, it means a great medicine $he #hysicians of
ayurveda considered this as a carminative or anti-flatulent Ginger is
believed to have originated in India and was introduced in "hina at
very early date An analysis of fresh fresh ginger shows it to contain
moisture -./ #er cent, #rotein 01 #er cent, fat ./ #er cent,
minerals 20 #er cent, fibre 03 #er cent and carbohydrates 201 #er
cent #er 2.. grms
Ginger is a #erennial herb, with underground branching stems which are swollen and
tough $he leaves and rhi,omes of ginger have a characteristic fragrance when cut or
bruised $here are numerous reference to ginger in Sans&rit literature and "hines
medical treatises $he Sans&rit name of ginger is Singabera Ginger has been used
as a medicine in India from vedic #eriod and is called maha-aushadhi, it means a
great medicine $he #hysicians of ayurveda considered this as a carminative or anti-
flatulent Ginger is believed to have originated in India and was introduced in "hina
at very early date An analysis of fresh fresh ginger shows it to contain moisture -./
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#er cent, #rotein 01 #er cent, fat ./ #er cent, minerals 20 #er cent, fibre 03 #er
cent and carbohydrates 201 #er cent #er 2.. grms
%ro#erties :- Ginger is widely used in local medicine in India It is used internally as a
stimulating an d carminative and is used e'ternally as a rubefacient that is, counter-
irritant for relief of muscular #ain Ginger is useful in the treatment of flatulence,
colic, vomiting, s#asms and other #ainful affections of the stomach $his herb is an
e'cellent remedy for coughs and colds A teas#oon of fresh ginger 4uice is mi'ed with
a cu# of fenugree& decoction and honey is a mi'er which is used for fever and
influen,a *alf teas#oon of fresh ginger 4uice mi'ed with fresh lime and mint 4uices
and a tables#oon of honey is an effective medicine for dys#e#sia, nausea and
vomiting (ther uses of this herbs are res#iratory disorders, im#otency, menstrual
disorders, aches and #ains Ginger is available in two forms fresh and dried, both
forms are effective
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Benefts of GARLIC!!
Benefts of Garlic!! A more detailed account of what garlic does for various organs in the
human body:
If garlic had been created in the laboratory instead of by nature, it would probably be a high-
priced prescription drug.
A Common Saying everyone knows..That's just how good it really is...
Garlic is one of the oldest known medicinal plants, and it's been credited with fghting heart
disease, lowering blood pressure and helping to fght of colds.
In fact, garlic has been used medicinally for at least 3,000 years, but until relatively recently its
benefts were considered little more than folklore. According to a report in the Journal of the
American Medical Association (Nov. 28, 1990;264:2614), the therapeutic roles of garlic have been
described in more than 1,000 scientifc studies.Cooking with garlic
Most of the modern research on garlic has concentrated on its ability to lower cholesterol and
blood pressure as well as ofering protection against strokes and heart disease.
The following is a more detailed account of what garlic does for various organs in the
human body:
1. Protection of the liver from toxic substances: Garlic activates the cells of the liver and thereby
protects the liver from toxic substances; it also rejuvenates a tired liver and promotes its normal
functioning.
2. Improvement of blood circulation: When allicin is heated in the process of cooking the garlic, a
substance called ?ajoene" is formed. This substance has a suppressive efect on thrombi and
blood cholesterol, so it is efective for the treatment of atherosclerosis and thrombosis.
3. Regulation of stomach function: Allicin promotes the secretion of gastric juices by stimulating
the mucous membranes of the stomach; furthermore, it combines with proteins which can reduce
excessive activity of the stomach. In addition, allicin reglates the functioning of the stomach by
activating the large intestine and thus cure both constipation and diarrhea.
4. Promotion of insulin secretion: Allicin combines with vitamin B1 (thiamine) to activate the
function of the pancreas and thus promote insulin secretion. As a result, garlic is efective in the
prevention or the cure of diabetes that is caused by a lack of insulin or by the defective
functioning of the pancreas.
5. Normalization of blood circulation: Because it stimulates the brain nerves and controls the
workings of the heart at a constant level, garlic stabilizes blood pressure. It is also capable of
dissolving cholesterol and fatty substances inside blood vessels and therefore refreshing cells
and the blood inside the body.
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Today, there is worldwide scientifc evidence to support the many health benefts that can be
derived from the daily consumption of garlic.
* Extensive tests on humans have concluded that a regular intake of garlic can:
* Lower total cholesterol (but raise the good-type HDL cholesterol)
* Produce more "natural killer" cells in the blood that will tackle infections and tumours
* Lower blood pressure
* Reduce the risk of blood clots (that are responsible for most heart attacks and strokes)
* Destroy infection causing viruses and bacteria
Garlic is classifed as both an herb and a vegetable. It can be found in products ranging from ice
cream to dry rubs; the versatility of this herb is seemingly endless.
Read More About Benefts of garlic
Tips for cooking with garlic:
1. Before cooking, remove the exterior skin of the clove. There are many ways to do this: strike
the bulb with the broad side of a kitchen knife, use a rubber garlic rolling tube, soak the garlic in
lukewarm water for 30 minutes or dip the cloves into boiling water for 30 seconds.
2. After skinning the garlic, select a cooking method that will result in the appropriate favor. It can
be sauted to create a nutty, savory taste; poached to create a mild favor; oven-roasted to bring
out the nutty favor with a caramelized quality; fried to create a crisp exterior; or grilled to create a
soft, smoky favor.
3. Garlic is very sensitive to heat and will burn easily, especially when sauting. Expose the garlic
to heat just until the oil sizzles and then remove it. When cooking garlic with onions, start the
onions frst. They will take longer to cook.
Benefts of Garlic: Cancer Prevention
Indeed, the frst scientifc report to study garlic and cancer was performed in the 1950s. Scientists
injected allicin, an active ingredient from garlic, into mice sufering from cancer. Mice receiving the
injection survived more than 6 months whereas those which did not receive the injection only
survived 2 months.
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Garlic Supplements for Cholesterol, Yeast, Coronary Support

Garlic benefits have been touted for years by nutritionists and doctors
alike. In addition to its ability to spice up many culinary dishes, it can
offer numerous benefits to your health and well-being.
Health Benefits of Garlic?
Many cultures have used garlic for its health benefits as a cure for the
common cold, high blood pressure, rheumatism, tuberculosis and
cancer. It has also been thought to increase energy and endurance. In
garlic-growing regions throughout the world, experts have linked life
longevity to garlic consumption.
In addition to its curing properties, the herb is beneficial to the bodys
overall maintenance. It is rich in protein vitamins !, "-# and $ and
essential minerals including calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron and
selenium. It also contains #% different amino acids.
&hen the raw garlic bulb is crushed or chewed, one of its more than
#'' therapeutic sulfur compounds--alliin--is converted into allicin, the
chemical largely held responsible for garlic(s odor and healing powers.
)he same conversion from alliin to allicin can occur with supplements
specifically designed to dissolve in the small intestine.

Extensive tests on humans have concluded that a regular intake of garlic can
*ower total cholesterol +but raise the good-type ,-* cholesterol.
/roduce more 0natural killer0 cells in the blood that will tackle infections and tumours
*ower blood pressure
1educe the risk of blood clots +that are responsible for most heart attacks and strokes.
-estroy infection causing viruses and bacteria
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1educe the risk of certain cancers, in particular, stomach cancers.
Supplement !acts
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)he /hysiological 7ffects of Garlic
Garlic lowers blood pressure a little.
Garlic lowers *-* $holesterol a little.
Garlic helps reduce atherosclerotic buildup +pla:ue. within the arterial system.
Garlic lowers or helps to regulate blood sugar.
Garlic helps to prevent blood clots from forming, thus reducing the possibility of strokes and
thromboses +It may not be good for hemophiliacs..
Garlic helps to prevent cancer, especially of the digestive system, prevents certain tumors from
growing larger and reduces the si3e of certain tumors.
Garlic helps to remove heavy metals such as lead and mercury from the body.
Garlic has anti-fungal and anti-viral properties. Garlic dramatically reduces yeast infections due to
$andida species.
Healthy Heart
1esearchers from /enn 2tate ;niversity have found that garlic reduces the production of triglycerides and
cholesterol in the livers and blood of rats. ,igh levels of triglycerides and cholesterol increase the risk for
coronary heart disease. 1esearchers are currently performing similar studies on humans.
!nother potentially beneficial cardiovascular effect attributed to garlic is an ability to 0thin0 the blood and
make clotting less likely. 1esearchers have discovered that similar sulfur compounds in onions make
platelets slippery, less likely to stick together and form clots that can block blood flow and lead to heart
attack and stroke.0
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!nother study found that garlic may also keep important blood vessels more supple and less likely to spasm.
!rterial spasms have been linked to heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems in women.
Garlic also contains a substance that has the same function as vitamin 7 which is known to improve blood
circulation, to cleanse the blood, to increase red corpuscles, and to refresh cells by promoting the circulation
of oxygen throughout the body.
"he follo#ing is a more detailed account of #hat garlic does for various organs in the human $ody
#. /rotection of the liver from toxic substances4 Garlic activates the cells of the liver and thereby protects the
liver from toxic substances it also re<uvenates a tired liver and promotes its normal functioning.
8. Improvement of blood circulation4 &hen allicin is heated in the process of cooking the garlic, a substance
called =a<oene0 is formed. )his substance has a suppressive effect on thrombi and blood cholesterol, so it is
effective for the treatment of atherosclerosis and thrombosis.
>. 1egulation of stomach function4 !llicin promotes the secretion of gastric <uices by stimulating the mucous
membranes of the stomach furthermore, it combines with proteins which can reduce excessive activity of
the stomach. In addition, allicin reglates the functioning of the stomach by activating the large intestine and
thus cure both constipation and diarrhea.
?. /romotion of insulin secretion4 !llicin combines with vitamin "# +thiamine. to activate the function of the
pancreas and thus promote insulin secretion. !s a result, garlic is effective in the prevention or the cure of
diabetes that is caused by a lack of insulin or by the defective functioning of the pancreas.
9. @ormali3ation of blood circulation4 "ecause it stimulates the brain nerves and controls the workings of the
heart at a constant level, garlic stabili3es blood pressure. It is also capable of dissolving cholesterol and fatty
substances inside blood vessels and therefore refreshing cells and the blood inside the body.
%hy does garlic lo#er $lood pressure?
"lood pressure increases in response to the body(s production of angiotensen I-converting en3yme +!$7..
2ome prescription blood pressure drugs work as 0!$7 inhibitors,0 blocking formation of the chemical. Garlic
contains gamma-glutamylcysteine, a natural !$7 inhibitor, according to an article in /lanta Medica +2endl,
!. Aeb. #BB89C4#-%..
"reat vaginal yeast infections&
Garlic extract reportedly counters $andida albicans when given the chance to proliferate, this naturally
present organism is responsible for causing most yeast infections. 1esearch suggests that the genital
itching, inflammation, and thick discharge associated with vaginal yeast infections may abate with garlic
treatment.
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Garlic
Botanical: Allium sativum (LINN.)
Family: N.O. Liliaceae
Description
History
Cultivation
Constituents
Meicinal Action an !ses
"reparations
###$ynonym###Poor Man's Treacle.
###"art !se###Bulb.
The Common Garlic a member of he same !rou" of "lans as he #nion$ is of such
ani%ui& as a culi'ae( "lan$ ha i is (ifficul )ih an& cerain& o race he counr& of
is ori!in. *e Can(olle$ in his reaise on he Origin of Cultivated Plants$ consi(ere( ha
i )as a""arenl& in(i!enous o he souh)es of +iberia$ )hence i s"rea( o souhern
,uro"e$ )here i has become naurali-e($ an( is sai( o be foun( )il( in +icil&. . is
)i(el& culi'ae( in he /ain counries bor(erin! on he Me(ierranean. *umas has
(escribe( he air of Pro'ence as bein! '"aricularl& "erfume( b& he refine( essence of
his m&sicall& araci'e bulb.'
###Description###The lea'es are lon!$ narro) an( fla li0e !rass. The bulb 1he onl& "ar
eaen2 is of a com"oun( naure$ consisin! of numerous bulbles$ 0no)n echnicall& as
'clo'es$' !rou"e( o!eher be)een he membraneous scales an( enclose( )ihin a )hiish
s0in$ )hich hol(s hem as in a sac.
The flo)ers are "lace( a he en( of a sal0 risin! (irec from he bulb an( are )hiish$
!rou"e( o!eher in a !lobular hea($ or umbel$ )ih an enclosin! 0in( of leaf or s"ahae$
an( amon! hem are small bulbils.
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To "re'en he "lan runnin! o leaf$ Plin& 1Natural History$ 4.4$ 342 a('ise( ben(in!
he sal0 (o)n)ar( an( co'erin! i )ih earh$ see(in!$ he obser'e($ ma& be "re'ene(
b& )isin! he sal0.
.n ,n!lan($ Garlic$ a"ar from me(icinal "ur"oses$ is sel(om use( e5ce" as a seasonin!$
bu in he souhern counies of ,uro"e i is a common in!re(ien in (ishes$ an( is lar!el&
consume( b& he a!riculural "o"ulaion. 6rom he earlies imes$ in(ee($ Garlichas been
use( as an aricle of (ie.
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###History###Garlic )as "lace( b& he ancien Gree0s 1Theo"hrasus relaes2 on he "iles
of sones a cross9roa(s as a su""er for :ecae$ an( accor(in! o Plin& !arlic an( onion
)ere in'ocae( as (eiies b& he ,!&"ians a he a0in! of oahs.
. )as lar!el& consume( b& he ancien Gree0s an( ;omans$ as )e ma& rea( in <ir!il's
Eclogues. :orace$ ho)e'er$ recor(s his (eesaion of Garlic$ he smell of )hich$ e'en in
his (a&s 1as much laer in +ha0es"eare's ime2$ )as accoune( a si!n of 'ul!ari&. :e calls
i 'more "oisonous han hemloc0$' an( relaes ho) he )as ma(e ill b& eain! i a he able
of Maecenas. =mon! he ancien Gree0s$ "ersons )ho "aroo0 of i )ere no allo)e( o
ener he em"les of C&bele. :omer$ ho)e'er$ ells us ha i )as o he 'irues of he
'>ello) Garlic' ha ?l&sses o)e( his esca"e from bein! chan!e( b& Circe ino a "i!$ li0e
each of his com"anions.
:omer also ma0es Garlic "ar of he enerainmen )hich @esor ser'e( u" o his !ues
Machaon.
There is a Mohamme(an le!en( haA
')hen +aan se""e( ou from he Gar(en of ,(en afer he fall of man$ Garlic0
s"ran! u" from he s"o )here he "lace( his lef foo$ an( #nion from ha )here
his ri!h foo ouche(.'
There is a curious su"ersiion in some "ars of ,uro"e$ ha if a morsel of he bulb be
che)e( b& a man runnin! a race i )ill "re'en his com"eiors from !ein! ahea( of
him$ an( :un!arian Boc0e&s )ill someimes fasen a clo'e of Garlic o he bis of heir
horses in he belief ha an& oher racers runnin! close o hose hus baie($ )ill fall bac0
he insan he& smell he offensi'e o(our.
Man& of he ol( )riers "raise Garlic as a me(icine$ hou!h ohers$ inclu(in! Gerar($ are
sce"ical as o is "o)ers. Plin& !i'es an e5cee(in!l& lon! lis of com"lains$ in )hich i
)as consi(ere( beneficial$ an( Galen eulo!i-es i as he rusics' Theriac$ or :eal9=ll. #ne
of is ol(er "o"ular names in his counr& )as 'Poor Man's Treacle$' meanin! theriac$ in
)hich sense )e fin( i in Chaucer an( man& ol( )riers.
= )rier in he )elfh cenur& 9 =le5an(er @ec0am 9 recommen(s i as a "alliai'e for
he hea of he sun in fiel( labour$ an( in a boo0 of ra'el$ )rien b& Mounsuar
,l"hinsone abou 1CC &ears a!o$ he sa&s ha9
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'he "eo"le in "laces )here he +imoon is fre%uen ea Garlic an( rub heir li"s
an( noses )ih i )hen he& !o ou in he hea of he summer o "re'en heir
sufferin! from he +imoon.'
Garlic is menione( in se'eral #l( ,n!lish 'ocabularies of "lans from he enh o he
fifeenh cenuries$ an( is (escribe( b& he herbaliss of he si5eenh cenur& from Turner
115432 on)ar(s. . is sae( o ha'e been !ro)n in ,n!lan( before he &ear 154C. .n
Cole's Art of Simpling )e are ol( ha coc0s )hich ha'e been fe( on Garlic are 'mos
sou o fi!h$ an( 5C are :orses'A an( ha if a !ar(en is infese( )ih moles$ Garlic or
lee0s )ill ma0e hem 'lea" ou of he !roun( "resenl&.'
The name is of =n!lo9+a5on ori!in$ bein! (eri'e( from gar 1a s"ear2 an( lac 1a "lan2$ in
reference o he sha"e of is lea'es.
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###Cultivation###The !roun( shoul( be "re"are( in a similar manner as for he
closel&allie( onion.
The soil ma& be san(&$ loam or cla&$ hou!h Garlic flourishes bes in a rich$ mois$ san(&
soil. *i! o'er )ell$ freein! he !roun( from all lum"s an( (i! some lime ino i. Trea(
firml&. *i'i(e he bulbs ino heir com"onen 'clo'es' 9 each fair9si-e( bulb )ill (i'i(e
ino en or )el'e clo'es 9 an( )ih a (ibber "u in he clo'es se"arael&$ abou 2 inches
(ee" an( abou 6 inches a"ar$ lea'in! abou 1 foo be)een he ro)s. . is )ell o !i'e a
(ressin! of soo.
Garlic be(s shoul( be in a sunn& s"o. The& mus be 0e" horou!hl& free from )ee(s an(
he soil !ahere( u" roun( he roos )ih a *uch hoe from ime o ime.
Ehen "lane( earl& in he s"rin!$ in 6ebruar& or March$ he bulbs shoul( be rea(& for
lifin! in =u!us$ )hen he lea'es )ill be be!innin! o )iher. +houl( he summer ha'e
been )e an( col($ he& ma& "robabl& no be rea(& ill nearl& he mi((le of +e"ember.
The use of Garlic as an anise"ic )as in !rea (eman( (urin! he "as )ar. .n 1D16 he
Go'ernmen as0e( for ons of he bulbs$ offerin! 1s. "er lb. for as much as coul( be
"ro(uce(. ,ach "oun( !enerall& re"resens abou 2C bulbs$ an( 5 lb. (i'i(e( u" ino
clo'es an( "lane($ )ill &iel( abou 33 lb. a he en( of he !ro)in! season$ so i )ill
"ro'e a remunerai'e cro".
The follo)in! a""eare( in he Morning Post of Decemer 12$ 1D22A
!A Dog!s "ecovery
'Mr. E. :. Bulin$ Ti"ree$ recor(s he follo)in! e5"erienceA = fo59errier$ a!e( 14
&ears$ a""eare( o be (e'elo"in! ra"i(l& a "iiable con(iion$ )ih a s)ollen nec0
an( an u!l& inracable sore a he roo of he ail$ an( (ull$ coarse coa she((in!
abun(anl&. . a(minisere( F>a(il =nise"icF in his (rin0in! )aer an( in less
han a monh he (o! became "erfecl& soun( an( )ell$ a miraile dictu$ his coa
became firm$ sof$ an( !loss&.' 1>a(il is a "aen me(icine sai( o conain Garlic.2
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'.n cases of arerial ension$ MM. Chaille&9Ber$ Coo"er$ an( *ebre&$ a he
+ocie& of Biolo!&$ recommen(e( abou 3C (ro"s of alcoholic e5rac as a
reme(&. To be a(minisere( b& he mouh or inra'enousl&.'
=lhou!h onl& he culi'ae( Garlic is uili-e( me(icinall&$ all of he oher s"ecies ha'e
similar "ro"eries in a !reaer or less (e!ree. +e'eral of he s"ecies of =llium are nai'es
of his counr&.
The C;#E G=;/.C 1A# vineale2 is )i(el& (isribue( an( fairl& common in man&
(isrics$ bu he bulbs are 'er& small an( he labour of (i!!in! hem )oul( be !rea. . is
fre%uen in "asures an( communicaes is ran0 ase o mi0e an( buer$ )hen eaen b&
co)s.
@#T,.99Professor :enslo) calls A# vineale he 6iel( Garlic$ an( A# oleraceum he Cro)
Garlic.
;=M+#@+ 1A# ursinum2 !ro)s in )oo(s an( has a 'er& acri( ase an( smell$ bu i also
has 'er& small bulbs$ )hich )oul( har(l& ren(er i of "racical use.
;ansoms is also 'er& !enerall& 0no)n as 'Broa(9lea'e( Garlic.'
The 6.,/* G=;/.C 1A# oleraceum2 is raher a rare "lan. Boh his an( he Cro) Garlic
ha'e$ ho)e'er$ occasionall& been em"lo&e( as "oherbs or for fla'ourin!. . is an ol(
counr& noion ha if cro)s ea Cro) Garlic$ isu"efies hem.
;amsons$ he )il( Eoo( Garlic$ bu for is e'il smell )oul( ran0 amon! he mos
beauiful of our Briish "lans. .s broa( lea'es are 'er& similar o hose of he /il&9of9
he9<alle&$ an( is sar9li0e flo)ers are a (a--lin! )hie$ bu is o(our is oo sron! o
a(mi of i bein! "ic0e( for is beau&$ an( man& )oo(s$ es"eciall& in he Cos)ol( :ills$
are s"os o be a'oi(e( )hen i is in flo)er$ bein! so closel& car"ee( )ih he "lans ha
e'er& se" a0en brin!s ou he offensi'e o(our.
There are man& s"ecies of =llium !ro)n in he !ar(en$ he flo)ers of some of )hich are
e'en s)ee9smellin! 1as A# odorum an( A# fragrans2$ bu he& are he e5ce"ions$ an(
e'en hese ha'e he Garlic scen in heir lea'es an( roos.
###Constituents###The aci'e "ro"eries of Garlic (e"en( on a "un!en$ 'olaile$
essenialoil$ )hich ma& rea(il& be obaine( b& (isillaion )ih )aer. . is a sul"hi(e of
he ra(ical =ll&l$ "resen in all he onion famil&. This oil is rich in sul"hur$ bu conains
no o5&!en. The "ecular "enerain! o(our of Garlic is (ue o his inensel& smellin!
sul"hure of all&l$ an( is so (iffusi'e ha e'en )hen he bulb is a""lie( o he soles of he
fee$ is o(our is e5hale( b& he lun!s.
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###Meicinal Action an !ses###*ia"horeic$ (iureic$ e5"ecoran$ simulan. Man&
mar'ellous effecs an( healin! "o)ers ha'e been ascribe( o Garlic. . "ossesses
simulan an( somachic "ro"eries in a((iion o is oher 'irues.
=s an anise"ic$ is use has lon! been reco!ni-e(. .n he lae )ar i )as )i(el& em"lo&e(
in he conrol of su""uraion in )oun(s. The ra) Buice is e5"resse($ (ilue( )ih )aer$
an( "u on s)abs of serili-e( +"ha!num moss$ )hich are a""lie( o he )oun(. Ehere
his reamen has been !i'en$ i has been "ro'e( ha here ha'e been no se"ic resuls$
an( he li'es of housan(s of men ha'e been sa'e( b& is use.
. is someimes e5ernall& a""lie( in oinmens an( loions$ an( as an anise"ic$ o
(is"erse har( s)ellin!s$ also "oun(e( an( em"lo&e( as a "oulice for scrofulous sores. .
is sai( o "re'en anhra5 in cale$ bein! lar!el& use( for he "ur"ose.
.n ol(en (a&s$ Garlic )as em"lo&e( as a s"ecific for le"ros&. . )as also belie'e( ha i
ha( mos beneficial resuls in cases of small"o5$ if cu small an( a""lie( o he soles of
he fee in a linen cloh$ rene)e( (ail&.
. forme( he "rinci"al in!re(ien in he '6our Thie'es' <ine!ar$' )hich )as a(a"e( so
successfull& a Marseilles for "roecion a!ains he "la!ue )hen i "re'aile( here in
1722. This ori!inae($ i is sai($ )ih four hie'es )ho confesse($ ha )hils "roece( b&
he liberal use of aromaic 'ine!ar (urin! he "la!ue$ he& "lun(ere( he (ea( bo(ies of
is 'icims )ih com"lee securi&.
. is sae( ha (urin! an oubrea0 of infecious fe'er in cerain "oor %uarers of /on(on$
earl& las cenur&$ he 6rench "riess )ho consanl& use( Garlic in all heir (ishes$ 'isie(
he )ors cases )ih im"uni&$ )hils he ,n!lish cler!& cau!h he infecion$ an( in man&
insances fell 'icims o he (isease.
+&ru" of Garlic is an in'aluable me(icine for ashma$ hoarseness$ cou!hs$ (ifficul& of
breahin!$ an( mos oher (isor(ers of he lun!s$ bein! of "aricular 'irue in chronic
bronchiis$ on accoun of is "o)ers of "romoin! e5"ecoraion. . is ma(e b& "ourin! a
%uar of )aer$ boile( ho$ u"on a "oun( of he fresh roo$ cu ino slices$ an( allo)e( o
san( in a close( 'essel for )el'e hours$ su!ar hen bein! a((e( o ma0e i of he
consisenc& of s&ru". <ine!ar an( hone& !real& im"ro'e his s&ru" as a me(icine. = lile
cara)a& an( s)ee fennel see( bruise( an( boile( for a shor ime in he 'ine!ar before i
is a((e( o he Garlic$ )ill co'er he "un!en smell of he laer.
= reme(& for ashma$ ha )as formerl& mos "o"ular$ is a s&ru" of Garlic$ ma(e b&
boilin! he bulbs ill sof an( a((in! an e%ual %uani& of 'ine!ar o he )aer in )hich
he& ha'e been boile($ an( hen su!are( an( boile( (o)n o a s&ru". The s&ru" is hen
"oure( o'er he boile( bulbs$ )hich ha'e been allo)e( o (r& mean)hile$ an( 0e" in a
Bar. ,ach mornin! a bulb or )o is o be a0en$ )ih a s"oonful of he s&ru".
+&ru" ma(e b& melin! 1 1G2 #H. of lum" su!ar in 1 #H. of he ra) e5"resse( Buice ma&
be !i'en o chil(ren in cases of cou!hs )ihou inflammaion.
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The successful reamen of ubercular consum"ion b& Garlic has been recor(e($ he
freshl& e5"resse( Buice$ (ilue( )ih e%ual %uaniies of )aer$ or (ilue s"iri of )ine$
bein! inhale( anise"icall&.
Bruise( an( mi5e( )ih lar($ i has been "ro'e( o relie'e )hoo"in!9cou!h if rubbe( on
he ches an( be)een he shoul(er9bla(es.
=n infusion of he bruise( bulbs$ !i'en before an( afer e'er& meal$ has been consi(ere(
of !oo( effec in e"ile"s&.
= clo'e or )o of Garlic$ "oun(e( )ih hone& an( a0en )o or hree ni!hs successi'el&$
is !oo( in rheumaism.
Garlic has also been em"lo&e( )ih a('ana!e in (ro"s&$ remo'in! he )aer )hich ma&
alrea(& ha'e collece( an( "re'enin! is fuure accumulaion. . is sae( ha some
(ro"sies ha'e been cure( b& i alone.
.f sniffe( ino he nosrils$ i )ill re'i'e a h&serical sufferer. =mon!s "h&siolo!ical
resuls$ i is re"ore( ha Garlic ma0es he e&e reina more sensii'e an( less able o bear
sron! li!h.
The Buice of Garlic$ an( mil0 of Garlic ma(e b& boilin! he bruise( bulbs in mil0 is use(
as a 'ermifu!e.
###"reparations###Iuice$ 1C o 3C (ro"s. +&ru"$ 1 (rachm. Tincure$ 1G2 o 1 (rachm.
Eine of Garlic 9 ma(e b& macerain! hree or four bulbs in a %uar of "roof s"iri is a
!oo( simulan loion for bal(ness of he hea(.
?se( in coo0er& i is a !rea ai( o (i!esion$ an( 0ee"s he coas of he somach healh&.
6or his reason$ essenial oil is ma(e from i an( is use( in he form of "ills.
.f a 'er& small "iece is cho""e( fine an( "u ino chic0en's foo( (ail&$ i is a sure
"re'enai'e of he !a"es. Pulles )ill la& finer e!!s b& ha'in! !arlic in heir foo( efore
he& sar la&in!$ bu )hen he& commence o la& i mus be so""e($ oher)ise i )ill
fla'our he e!!s.
+eeA
ONION
A$AF&%IDA
Mrs. Beeon 1in an ol( e(iion of her Household Management$ 13662 !i'es he follo)in!
reci"e for ma0in! 'Ben!al Man!oChune&$' )hich she saes )as !i'en b& a nai'e o an
,n!lish la(& )ho ha( lon! been a resi(en in .n(ia$ an( )ho since her reurn o ,n!lan(
ha( become %uie celebrae( amon!s her frien(s for he e5cellence of his ,asern relish.
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.n!re(iens. 1 1G2 lb. mois su!ar$ 3G4 lb. sal$ 1G4 lb. Garlic$ 1G4 lb. onions$ 3G4 lb.
"o)(ere( !in!er$ 1G4 lb. (rie( chillies$ 3G4 lb. (rie( musar(9see($ 3G4 lb. sone( raisins$ 2
boles of bes 'ine!ar$ 3C lar!e$ unri"e$ sour a""les.
Mode. The su!ar mus be ma(e ino s&ru"J he Garlic$ onions an( !in!er be finel&
"oun(e( in a morarJ he musar(9see( be )ashe( in col( 'ine!ar an( (rie( in he sunJ he
a""les be "eele($ core( an( slice($ an( boile( in a bole an( a half of he 'ine!ar. Ehen
all his is (one$ an( he a""les are %uie col($ "u hem ino a lar!e "an an( !ra(uall& mi5
he )hole of he res of he in!re(iens$ inclu(in! he remainin! half9bole of 'ine!ar. .
mus be )ell sirre( unil he )hole is horou!hl& blen(e($ an( hen "u ino boles for
use. Tie a "iece of )e bla((er o'er he mouhs of he boles$ afer )hich he& are )ell
cor0e(. This chune& is 'er& su"erior o an& )hich can be bou!h$ an( one rial )ill "ro'e
i o be (elicious.
'arlic History
The )or( garlic comes from #l( ,n!lish garleac$ meanin! %spear lee&#% *ain! bac0
o'er 6$CCC &ears$ i is nai'e o Cenral =sia$ an( has lon! been a sa"le in he
Me(ierranean re!ion$ as )ell as a fre%uen seasonin! in =sia$ =frica$ an( ,uro"e.
,!&"ians )orshi""e( !arlic an( "lace( cla& mo(els of !arlic bulbs in he omb of
Tuan0hamen. Garlic )as so hi!hl&9"ri-e($ i )as e'en use( as currenc&. 6ol0lore hol(s
ha !arlic re"elle( 'am"ires$ "roece( a!ains he ,'il ,&e$ an( )ar(e( off Bealous
n&m"hs sai( o errori-e "re!nan )omen an( en!a!e( mai(ens. =n( le us no for!e o
menion he alle!e( a"hro(isiacal "o)ers of !arlic )hich ha'e been e5olle( hrou!h he
a!es.
+ur"risin!l&$ !arlic )as fro)ne( u"on b& foo(ie snobs in he ?nie( +aes unil he firs
%uarer of he )enieh cenur&$ bein! foun( almos e5clusi'el& in ehnic (ishes in
)or0in!9class nei!hborhoo(s. Bu$ b& 1D4C$ =merica ha( embrace( !arlic$ finall&
reco!ni-in! is 'alue as no onl& a minor seasonin!$ bu as a maBor in!re(ien in reci"es.
Kuain (iner slan! of he 1D2C's referre( o !arlic as 'ron( vanilla$ halitosis$ an( )talian
perfume# To(a&$ =mericans alone consume more han 25C million "oun
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Eha is !arlicL .s ele"han !arlic relae( o !arlicL
=. Garlic is one of he mos 'ersaile fla'ors o e'er !race a 0ichen. . no onl& ases
)on(erful$ i's 'er& !oo( for &our bo(&. . is one of Moher @aure's mos "recious !if o
coo0s of all le'els of e5"erise.
Garlic *allium sativum+ has lo'in!l& been (ubbe( The Stin&ing "ose$ &e i is acuall& a
member of he lil& *,iliaceae+ famil& an( a cousin o onions$ lee0s$ chi'es$ an( shallos.
The e(ible ul or head of !arlic is com"ose( of smaller clo'es. . is a roo cro"$ )ih he
bulb !ro)in! un(er!roun(.
Garlic cro"s are har'ese( in mi(9Iul& an( hun! in she(s o (r& before reachin! heir
"rime in lae9Iul&Gearl&9=u!us.
There are o'er 3CC 'arieies of !arlic !ro)n )orl()i(e.
=merican !arlic$ )ih is )hie$ "a"er& s0in an( sron! fla'or is one of he mos
common 'arieies. .alian an( Me5ican !arlic$ boh of )hich ha'e "in09 o "ur"le9colore(
s0ins$ are sli!hl& mil(er9fla'ore( 'arieies.
,le"han !arlic *allium scorodoprasum+$ )hich has 'er& lar!e$ e5remel& mil(9fla'ore(
clo'es$ is no a rue !arlic$ bu a closer relai'e o he lee0
Eh& (oes !arlic smell an( )ha causes iL
=. Ehen !arlic cells are ru"ure( b& cuin! or "ressin!$ he& release an en-&me calle(
allinaise. This en-&me chemicall& chan!es he inheren alliin ino allicin$ a sulfur9
conainin! molecule$ resulin! in ha hea(&$ "un!en !arlic smell )hich is a mainsa& in
0ichens aroun( he )orl(. These sul"hur molecules are absorbe( ino he bloo(sream
an( lun!s$ esca"in! hrou!h e5hale( air an( "ers"iraion. Thus$ he !arlic breah. =n($ in
some "eo"le )ho consume massi'e %uaniies$ a noiceable !arlic0& bo(il& o(or can
resul.
.f &ou are a !arlic9lo'er$ i's )ise o surroun( &ourself )ih ohers )ho enBo& !arlic$ or r&
munchin! on "arsle& o ri( &ourself of !arlic breah.
.'s much easier o !e he smell of !arlic off &our han(s han i is o !e ri( of !arlic
breah.
To ri( &our han(s of he smell afer "eelin! an(Gor cho""in! !arlic$ sim"l& )ash &our
han(s an( hen rub &our clean han(s on a chrome fauce. . )or0s li0e ma!ic
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Garlic as medicine
'arlic an Healt(
Garlic has lon! been consi(ere( a me(icinal foo(. . )as use( o "roec a!ains "la!ue
b& mon0s in he Mi((le =!es. :i""ocraes use( !arlic 'a"ors o rea cer'ical cancer.
Garlic "oulices )ere "lace( on )oun(s (urin! Eorl( Ear .. as an ine5"ensi'e$ an(
a""arenl& %uie effeci'e re"lacemen for anibioics )hich )ere scarce (urin! )arime.
@o) science is be!innin! o "ro'e he me(icinal "ro"eries of !arlic ha our ancesors
oo0 for !rane(. +u(ies ha'e sho)n !arlic can su""ress he !ro)h of umors$ an( is a
"oen anio5i(an !oo( for car(io'ascular healh.
#her su(ies sho) !arlic can re(uce /*/s or Fba(F choleserol an( is a !oo( bloo(9
hinnin! a!en o a'oi( bloo( clos )hich coul( "oeniall& lea( o hear aac0 or sro0e.
5on6t &now your cholesterol from your monounsaturated fats or your triglycerides
from your L5Ls and *5Ls7 Never fear8 Get the s&inny on fats and labeling, so you
can #ave a healthier #ath for your diet, and then try some healthy reci#es
Science has come a long way in determining the role of fats in a healthy diet Believe
it or not, fat is actually necessary to our diets Some vitamins are strictly fat-soluble,
meaning they cannot be delivered to the body via any other method 9itamins A, 5,
:, and ; #rovide energy reserves and are fat-soluble vitamins (f course, fat is the
insulator for the body and #rotects body organs Let us not forget that fat is essential
to the #roduction of se' hormones< and yes, it really is brain food8
*owever, not only do we need to follow the old adage of =all things in moderation,=
but we also need to choose the right fats for the needs of our bodies *ow to control
cholesterol7 >ust refer to another old standard: =5iet, e'ercise, weight control, and
no smo&ing= But, you already had a clue about that, right78
Warning!: 5o not #ut small children on a fat-free diet without consulting your
#hysician 9ery young children need fats in their diet
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About fat substitutes
$here are a number of fat substitutes and additives already in many low-fat foods
$he most controversial synthetic fat, %roctor ? Gamble6s Olestra, @registered as
(leanAB has been a##roved by the C5A for use in the Dnited States to both #ublic
intrigue (f course we6d all love a no-calorie fat that adds the flavor and te'ture of
the real thing, but many health #rofessionals !uestion its safety (lestraA is
synthesi,ed from sugar and fatty acids It #asses through the body without being
digested or absorbed, and thus has no calories It can withstand high heat, ma&ing it
#erfect for frying foods
*owever, since it is not digested nor absorbed, it does not release fat-soluble
9itamins A, 5, : and ; which have been shown to be cancer-fighting agents
5eficiencies of these #articular vitamins can lead to diseases of the blood and liver
Studies have also shown that a significant number of human sub4ects suffered
diarrhea and cram#s after ingestion of (lestra #roducts Eet, the com#any maintains
the #roduct is safe for consumers %robably the best bet is to stic& with the real thing
in moderation
Health Benefits and Uses
Garlic healh benefis an( me(icinal "ro"eries ha'e lon! been 0no)n ()). Garlic has lon!
been consi(ere( a herbal F)on(er (ru!F$ )ih a re"uaion in fol0lore for "re'enin!
e'er&hin! from he common col an *lu o he Pla!ueM . has been use( e5ensi'el& in
herbal me(icine 1"h&ohera"&$ someimes s"el "hiohera"&2. ;a) !arlic is use( b&
some o rea he s&m"oms of acne an( here is some e'i(ence ha i can assis in
mana+in+ (i+( c(olesterol levels. . can e'en be effeci'e as a natural mos,uito
repellent.
.n !eneral$ a sron!er asin! clo'e of !arlic has more sul"hur conen an( hence more
me(icinal 'alue. +ome "eo"le ha'e su!!ese( ha or+anically +ro-n +arlic en(s
o)ar(s a hi!her sul"hur le'el an( hence !reaer benefi o healh. .n m& e5"erience i
cerainl& tastes beer an( . bu& or!anic )hene'er "ossible.
+ome "eo"le "refer o a0e +arlic supplements. These "ills an( ca"sules ha'e he
a('ana!e of a'oi(in! +arlic .reat(.
Mo(ern science has sho)n ha !arlic is a po-er*ul anti.iotic$ albei broa(9s"ecrum
raher han ar!ee(. The bo(& (oes no a""ear o buil( u" resisance o he !arlic$ so is
"osii'e healh benefis coninue o'er ime.
Healt(y Antio/iant
+u(ies (0) ha'e sho)n ha !arlic 9 es"eciall& a!e( !arlic 9 can ha'e a "o)erful
anio5i(an effec. =nio5i(ans hel" o "roec he bo(& a!ains (ama!in! Ffree ra(icalsF.
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$ie#&**ects
;a) !arlic is 'er& sron!$ so eain! oo much coul( "ro(uce "roblems$ for e5am"le
irriaion of or e'en (ama!e o he (i!esi'e rac.
There are a fe) "eo"le )ho are aller+ic to +arlic. +&m"oms of !arlic aller!& inclu(e
s0in rash$ em"eraure an( hea(aches. =lso$ !arlic coul( "oeniall& (isru" ani9
coa!ulans$ so i's bes a'oi(e( before sur!er&. =s )ih an& me(icine$ al)a&s chec0 )ih
&our (ocor firs an( ell &our (ocor if &ou are usin! i.
)mportantA ;esearch "ublishe( in 2CC1 conclu(e( ha !arlic su""lemens Fcan cause a
"oeniall& harmful si(e effec )hen combine( )ih a &"e of me(icaion use( o rea
:.<G=.*+F. More (eails are a'ailable on he NIAID -e.site.
+ee also he -arnin+s pa+e on his sie.
Meicinal In+reients o* 'arlic
There are )o main me(ical in!re(iens )hich "ro(uce he !arlic healh benefisA allicin
an( (iall&l sul"hi(es. .''e !i'en each of hese a "a!e of heir o)nA
Healt( &**ects o* Allicin
Healt( &**ects o* Diallyl $ulp(ies
=lso a "a!e on t(e c(emistry o* allicin.
Garlic ma0es a )on(erful healh su""lemen bu he !arlic cure is no subsiue for he
basicsA sensible eain! an( a""ro"riae e5ercise. Garlic shoul( be seen as "ar of a healh&
lifes&le 9 no as an alernai'e o i. =l)a&s consul &our (ocor firs re!ar(in! an&
me(ical con(iion.
Colds and !lu
%(is is not a meical site. .nformaion on his "a!e is "ro'i(e( on a Fbes efforsF
basis for ineres onl& an( (oes no consiue "ersonal a('ice.
. is essenial ha &ou (iscuss me(ical maers )ih &our (ocor. Please rea( he site
terms o* use.
The search for a cure for he common col( has been !oin! on )ihou success for
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cenuries. #n of he "roblems is ha he Fcommon col(F is no so common. There are
man& (ifferen forms of he human rhino'irus 9 more han 2CC 0no)n 'iruses can cause a
col(.
There are also man& (ifferen$ fre%uenl& muain! forms of influen-a. This is one of he
reasons )h& he annual Fflu BabF (oesn' al)a&s )or0. ;esearchers ha'e o r& o !uess
man& monhs in a('ance )hich srain of influen-a is li0el& o be mos "re'alen ha
)iner.
Col(s an( flu are a Fmo'in! ar!eF. = reamen aime( a one &"e of col( or flu can ofen
be of no use in reain! he ohers.
The Garlic Connection
This is )here !arlic coul( come in. Garlic is a broa( s"ecrum anti.iotic )ih "o)erful
anibacerial "ro"eries.
.n !eneral anibioics are ineffeci'e a!ains 'iral infecions of he sor ha cause mos
col(s an( flu. 6orunael& !arlic isn' FBusF an anibioic. =s )ell as he "o)erful
anibacerial allicin$ !arlic "ro(uces a number of oher "oeniall& beneficial com"oun(s.
. seems ha !arlic can ha'e "osii'e effecs for he immune s&sem as a )hole. .n his
)a& i mi!h in(irecl& hel" he bo(& o fi!h off illnesses for )hich mo(ern anibioics
)oul( be ina"ro"riae. Man& herbal su""lemens on he mar0e conain !arlic$ ofen alon!
)ih oher ra(iional herbs such as echinacea.
Garlic can someimes hel" o rea he s&m"oms of col(s an( flu$ ho)e'er i is bes seen
as a "re'enai'e. The use of !arlic a!ains col(s an( flu seems o be mos effeci'e )hen
a""lie( before he infecion is cau!h$ or imme(iael& he s&m"oms be!in o sho).
+cienific research ()) has sho)n ha "eo"le a0in! !arlic can suffer less from col(s han
a conrol !rou". There is also "leniful anec(oal e'i(ence ha a0in! lar!e amouns of
!arlic a he onse of a col( can re(uce he ime a0en o reco'er. =s al)a&s$ (iscuss an&
reamen )ih &our (ocor 9 !arlic can inerfere )ih he )or0in! of cerain me(ical
(ru!s.
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Garlic and Cholesterol
%(is is not a meical site. .nformaion on his "a!e is "ro'i(e( on a Fbes efforsF basis
for ineres onl& an( (oes no consiue "ersonal a('ice.
. is essenial ha &ou (iscuss me(ical maers )ih &our (ocor. Please rea( he site
terms o* use.
Choleserol 9 a )hie$ )a5& subsance foun( in he bloo( "lasma 9 is essenial o life.
:o)e'er o'erl& hi!h choleserol le'els can ha'e serious healh im"licaions on he
car(io'ascular s&sem in "aricular lea(in! o aherosclerosis. ,5cessi'e choleserol le'els
can be an in(icaor of increase( ris0 of hear aac0 an(Gor sro0e.
.f &ou sus"ec ha &ou ha'e a choleserol "roblem i is essenial ha &ou (iscuss i )ih
&our (ocor.
Ehils all choleserol )as once consi(ere( harmful$ i is no) reco!nise( ha i comes in
)o (isinc formsA one F!oo(F$ he oher Fba(F.
Good and Bad Cholesterol
HDL an LDL
Choleserol comes in )o formsA hi!h9(ensi& li"o"roeins 1:*/s2 an( lo)9(ensi&
lio"roeins 1/*/s2. #f hese$ :*/s are !enerall& calle( F!oo(F choleserol )hils /*/s
are Fba(F. 6or more (eail see he LDL 1 HDL c(olesterol "a!e.
2CC5 ?N recommen(aions 1from he Ioin Briish +ocieies 9 IB+22 are oal choleserol
belo) 4.CmmolGl$ Fba(F choleserol belo) 2.CmmolGl ()). #b'iousl& hese are !eneral
!ui(elines )hich ma& no be a""ro"riae for e'er&one.
%(e &**ect o* 'arlic on C(olesterol Levels
Garlic has been re"ue( o assis he hear for cenuries an( has been use( in herbal
me(icines for all manner of con(iions. Garlic O choleserol re(ucion are fre%uenl&
menione( o!eher.
Mo(ern me(ical science su!!ess one reason !arlic mi!h re(uce choleserolA !arlic is a
"ro'en ani9o5i(an (0). This "ro"er& mi!h hel" o "re'en /*/s from bein! o5i(ise(. .n
2C
his )a& he cholesrol buil(9u" ha clo!s he areries coul( "erha"s be re(uce( b& !arlic.
.n recen (eca(es$ numerous scienific su(ies ha'e been con(uce( o es he claims ha
!arlic can hel" lo)er choleserol le'els. These su(ies in'ol'e measurin! he choleserol
an( ri!l&ceri(e le'els of "aiens a0in! !arlic su""lemens com"are( )ih a conrol
!rou" of "aiens a0in! a "lacebo. ?nforunael& he resuls are no conclusi'e (2).
+ome su(ies ha'e sho)n a re(ucion in oal choleserol le'els an(Gor /*/ le'els in
hose a0in! !arlic. #her me(ical su(ies ha'e sho)n no si!nifican (ifference be)een
he cholesrol le'els of hose a0in! !arlic an( hose a0in! a "lacebo.
Cholesterol and Garlic: The Verdict
Can 'arlic Lo-er C(olesterol Levels3
Ehils some in(i'i(ual su(ies ha'e sho)n ha !arlic can be effeci'e in re(ucin! Fba(F
choleserol 1/*/s2$ he o'erall bo(& of e'i(ence is inconclusi'e. Thus i )oul( be un)ise
o (ra) a (efinie conclusion ha !arlic can be use( o comba Fba(F choleserol.
:o) hen (o )e e5"lain hose su(ies ha do sho) !arlic )or0s as a choleserol
reamenL :o) (o )e e5"lain an( he ancien re"uaion of !arlic as !oo( for he hearL
#ne "ossibili& is ha he efficac& of !arlic in combain! choleserol ec (e"en(s u"on
some oher$ un0no)n facor 9 for e5am"le he e5ac 'arie& or manner of "re"araion of
he !arlic. +ince his facor is un0no)n$ i is no "ossible o (esi!n ess o eliminae i.
.f &ou are concerne( abou ele'ae( choleserol le'els hen &ou shoul( not urn o !arlic
as an alernai'e o me(ical reamen 9 !e a('ice from &our (ocor. :o)e'er if &our
(ocor a""ro'es hen &ou mi!h li0e o consi(er eain! more !arlic FBus in caseF.
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Garlic 's ' (os)uito *epellent
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There is a lon! hisor& of usin! !arlic o !e ri( of man& insecs$ from slu! o mos%uio. .n
"aricular !arlic has a re"uaion for "roecin! "eo"le from mos%uio bies 9 some hin0
ha his coul( be he ori!in of he belief ha 'am"ires are scare( of !arlic. There are a
number of commercial !arlic s"ra&s on he mar0e$ hese effeci'el& coa an area an(
"ro(uce a naural mos%uio barier.
Garlic is more effeci'e a re"ellin! some s"ecies of mos%uioe han ohers. 6or his
reasons man& of he commercial "re"araions a'ailable inclu(e a number of (ifferen
re"ellen in!re(iens such as cani" an( so& as )ell as !arlic.
4(y Does 'arlic 5epel Mos,uitos3
.'s no clear )h& !arlic shoul( be an effeci'e mos%uio re"ellen. . )oul( seem ha he
"o)erful com"oun(s such as allicin )hich !arlic releases are inimical o mos%uios. The&
ha'e herefore e'ol'e( o a'oi( !arlic. =noher "ossibili& is ha he sron! smell of
!arlic o'er)helms he mos%uio's sense of smell an( "re'ens hem from fin(in! heir
"re& 1usM2.
Ehae'er he mechanism$ !arlic's abili& o re"el a 'arie& of "ess has been "ro'en
scienificall&. .s effec a!ains mos%uios s"ecificall& is less )ell (ocumene( ho)e'er
here is much anec(oal e'i(ence o su""or i.
.f &ou )ish o "roec an enire area such as &our !ar(en$ &ou coul( rea i )ih one of he
commerciall& a'ailable !arlic base( s"ra&s &ou can bu&. 6or in(i'i(uals$ su(ies ()) ha'e
sho)n ha coain! he bo(& )ih a Bell& base( com"oun( inclu(in! !arlic can 0ee"
mos%uioes a)a& for some ime. #b'iousl& such a meho($ )hils effeci'e a!ains bies$
has fairl& maBor social si(e effecsM 14arnin+: he allicin in !arlic is 'er& sron! an( can
resul in s0in "roblems an( aller!ic reacions. Consul &our (ocor2
6orunael& &ou "robabl& (on' ha'e o !o ha far. There is sron! anec(oal e'i(ence ha
sim"l& consumin! more !arlic can hel" o "re'en mos%uio bies.
This is no sim"l& a case of mos%uios bein! a'erse o +arlic .reat(M .f &ou ea a lar!e
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amoun of !arlic hen i acuall& see"s ou hrou!h he "ores of &our s0in. +ome "eo"le
hin0 ha his in'isible la&er of !arlic oil mi!h creae a naural barrier cream. =n&
mos%uioes )hich (o fin( &ou )ill hin0 )ice before a0in! a bie.
Gi'en he "ossible (an!ers from mos%uio bies 1Ees @ile 'irus ec2 . (on' recommen(
&ou rel& on !arlic aloneM
Mi+es
;ea(ers in +colan( )ill "robabl& suffer from he infamous +coish biin! mi(!es. +ince
man& mos%uio ra"s an( s"ra&s are also sol( as mi(!e re"ellens$ an( he fame(
mos,uito ma+net has been a(a"e( as a Fmi(!e ma!neF$ i's "ossible ha !arlic coul(
also hel" o "re'en in mi(!e conrol.
Garlic Breath
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*es"ie he man& culinar& an( (ealt( .ene*its o* +arlic here is one serious (ra)bac0A
i's har( o "re'en +arlic .reat(. The more &ou enBo& !arlic$ he more of i &ou are li0el&
o consume an( he )orse he !arlic breah "roblem is li0el& o become.
#ne unforunae face of ba( breah is ha &ou can rarel& smell i &ourself. .f &ou ea a lo
of !arlic hen i is "robabl& safes o assume ha &ou do ha'e !arlic breah$ e'en if &our
frien(s are oo "olie o menion iM
Man& subsances cause breah "roblems. #ne of he reasons ha !arlic breah is so sron!
is ha !arlic is full of sul"horous com"oun(s. These com"oun(s Ffee(F he baceria in he
mouh an( ba( breah 1halitosis2 is cause( as a resul.
.f &ou ha'e ba( breah !enerall& hen &ou "robabl& ha'e a lo of hese haliosis in(ucin!
baceria in &our mouh an&)a& an( so )ill suffer more from he effecs of !arlic.
Is There a Cure?
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The onl& !uaranee( )a& o "re'en !arlic breah is sim"l& no o ea !arlicM 6or some of
us ha is inconcei'able. :o)e'er$ if &our main reason for eain! !arlic is for he healh
benefis hen &ou coul( consi(er s)ichin! o o(ourless +arlic supplements insea(.
?nforunael& here's no )a& of !ein! ri( of he s&m"oms of !arlic eain! oall&. >ou
can re(uce an( mas0 he smell of &our reath$ bu !arlic sill )or0s is )a& hrou!h &our
enire s&sem. +o e'en )ih a "o)erful ba( breah cure he !arlic )ill usuall& sill emer!e
from &our "ores he ne5 (a&. = rue !arlico"hile can lierall& Fsee"F !arlic hrou!h he
s0in.
Tha sai($ here are some )a&s ha he "roblems can a leas be re(uce(.
How to Get Rid of Garlic Breath
Baceria in(uce( !arlic breah can be re(uce( b& usual oral h&!ene meho(s. +an(ar(
haliosis reme(ies inclu(e re!ular use of mouh)ash$ brushin! an( flossin! eeh an(
on!ue scra"in!.
There are also commercial ba( breah reme(ies a'ailable )hich are more "o)erful han
he usual mouh)ashes &ou can bu& in su"ermar0es. These are a'ailable from &our
(ocor$ &our "harmacis or o bu& online.
=noher meho( of re(ucin! !arlic breah is o ea "arsle& )ih he meal. This seems o
counerac he "roblem o some e5en$ alhou!h i (oesn' "re'en i com"leel&. .'s
"robabl& no coinci(ence ha man& !arlic reci"es also conain "arsle&. :o)e'er i is not
enou!h Bus o s"rin0le in a eas"oon of (rie( "arsle& )hen coo0in!. To !e he effec &ou
nee( o che) a leas one s"ri! of fresh "arsle&$ "referabl& more. .(eall& his shoul( be
cho""e( an( a((e( near he en( of coo0in!.
+ome "eo"le also claim ha che)in! car(amon see(s has a similar effec o "arsle& an(
can )or0 as a !arlic breah reme(&. Car(amon has a 'er& sron! fla'our so his mi!h no
be an o"ion for some "eo"le.
Perha"s he bes soluion o he !arlic breah "roblem is o ensure ha &ou surroun(
&ourself )ih frien(s )ho are also !arlico"hiles
"he (os)uito (agnet
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Garlic mi!h hel" &ou as an in(i'i(ual o a'oi( mos,uito .ites. = s"ra& of !arlic
mi!h hel" o "roec &our cro"s. :o)e'er neiher of hese is reall& an acce"able soluion
for he bac0 &ar( or !ar(en.
#ne of he mos "o"ular mos%uio conrol soluions o'er recen &ears has been he
Mos%uio Ma!ne 6 creae( b& =merican Bio"h&sics Cor".
The conce" behin( he Mos%uio Ma!ne is 'er& sim"le 9 i imiaes usM Ehen )e breahe
ou$ )e e5hale carbon (io5i(e 1C#22. The female mos%uio is sensii'e o C#2 an( uses i
o in(icae he "resence of a "oenial meal.
The Mos%uio Ma!ne !eneraes carbon (io5i(e. . also uses ocenol 119ocen939ol2 as an
a((iional aracan. The combinaion of hese )o resuls in a hi!hl& effeci'e mos%uio
ra". The use of s"ecific aracans ma0es his a far more so"hisicae( (e'ice han he
ra(iional bu! -a""er.
The mos%uios are arace( b& he C#2Gocenol mi5ure an( )hen he& a""roach he ra"
he& are suc0e( in o a conainer )here he& (ie. = sin!le Mos%uio Ma!ne uni can
arac$ ra" an( 0ill a sur"risin! number of insecs in one e'enin!.
There are a 'arie& of mo(els in he Mos%uio Ma!ne ran!e$ &our choice )ill (e"en( on
he area &ou nee( o co'er an( )heher &ou )an a san(9alone uni or one )hich re%uires
an e5ernal "o)er su""l&. Mo(els on he mar0e currenl& inclu(e he Mos%uio Ma!ne
*efen(er$ /iber&$ /iber& Plus an( Pro.
The Hi+(lan Bitin+ Mi+e is also arace( b& carbon (io5i(e$ an( in +colan( he
Mos%uio Ma!ne is also 0no)n as he Mi(!e Ma!ne.
Garlic 's ' (os)uito *epellent
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There is a lon! hisor& of usin! !arlic o !e ri( of man& insecs$ from slu! o mos%uio. .n
"aricular !arlic has a re"uaion for "roecin! "eo"le from mos%uio bies 9 some hin0
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ha his coul( be he ori!in of he belief ha 'am"ires are scare( of !arlic. There are a
number of commercial !arlic s"ra&s on he mar0e$ hese effeci'el& coa an area an(
"ro(uce a naural mos%uio barier.
Garlic is more effeci'e a re"ellin! some s"ecies of mos%uioe han ohers. 6or his
reasons man& of he commercial "re"araions a'ailable inclu(e a number of (ifferen
re"ellen in!re(iens such as cani" an( so& as )ell as !arlic.
4(y Does 'arlic 5epel Mos,uitos3
.'s no clear )h& !arlic shoul( be an effeci'e mos%uio re"ellen. . )oul( seem ha he
"o)erful com"oun(s such as allicin )hich !arlic releases are inimical o mos%uios. The&
ha'e herefore e'ol'e( o a'oi( !arlic. =noher "ossibili& is ha he sron! smell of
!arlic o'er)helms he mos%uio's sense of smell an( "re'ens hem from fin(in! heir
"re& 1usM2.
Ehae'er he mechanism$ !arlic's abili& o re"el a 'arie& of "ess has been "ro'en
scienificall&. .s effec a!ains mos%uios s"ecificall& is less )ell (ocumene( ho)e'er
here is much anec(oal e'i(ence o su""or i.
.f &ou )ish o "roec an enire area such as &our !ar(en$ &ou coul( rea i )ih one of he
commerciall& a'ailable !arlic base( s"ra&s &ou can bu&. 6or in(i'i(uals$ su(ies ()) ha'e
sho)n ha coain! he bo(& )ih a Bell& base( com"oun( inclu(in! !arlic can 0ee"
mos%uioes a)a& for some ime. #b'iousl& such a meho($ )hils effeci'e a!ains bies$
has fairl& maBor social si(e effecsM 14arnin+: he allicin in !arlic is 'er& sron! an( can
resul in s0in "roblems an( aller!ic reacions. Consul &our (ocor2
6orunael& &ou "robabl& (on' ha'e o !o ha far. There is sron! anec(oal e'i(ence ha
sim"l& consumin! more !arlic can hel" o "re'en mos%uio bies.
This is no sim"l& a case of mos%uios bein! a'erse o +arlic .reat(M .f &ou ea a lar!e
amoun of !arlic hen i acuall& see"s ou hrou!h he "ores of &our s0in. +ome "eo"le
hin0 ha his in'isible la&er of !arlic oil mi!h creae a naural barrier cream. =n&
mos%uioes )hich (o fin( &ou )ill hin0 )ice before a0in! a bie.
Gi'en he "ossible (an!ers from mos%uio bies 1Ees @ile 'irus ec2 . (on' recommen(
&ou rel& on !arlic aloneM
Mi+es
;ea(ers in +colan( )ill "robabl& suffer from he infamous +coish biin! mi(!es. +ince
man& mos%uio ra"s an( s"ra&s are also sol( as mi(!e re"ellens$ an( he fame(
mos,uito ma+net has been a(a"e( as a Fmi(!e ma!neF$ i's "ossible ha !arlic coul(
also hel" o "re'en in mi(!e conrol.
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'cne
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=cne. =ll hose horri( "im"les$ -is$ blac0hea(s an( s"os. Ee all !e i$ usuall& (urin!
our eens bu in some cases laer in life. =cne is un"leasan boh for us an( for hose
aroun( us.
.f &ou're a eena!er hen o be hones nohin! is li0el& o oall& cure &our acne oher han
ime. :o)e'er here mi!h be )a&s ha &ou can hel" o alle'iae he acne s&m"oms.
=cne is a s0in con(iion associae( )ih ra""e( oil an( baceria.There's no sin!le FcauseF
of acne$ all sors of hin!s such as hormones an( sress can conribue. =cne can occur a
an& ime of life bu is es"eciall& common in eena!ers.
There's some (oub as o he connecion be)een fa& foo(s an( acne$ ho)e'er man&
"eo"le ha'e claime( ha he& can a!!ra'ae he con(iion.
Acne Treatments
.f &ou ha'e serious acne hen he firs hin! &ou shoul( (o is see &our (ocor for a('ice.
There are a number of "o)erful Fo'er he counerF me(icines a'ailable o bu& from he
"harmacis ha can hel" o re(uce acne s&m"oms. >our (ocor can "rescribe e'en more
"o)erful an( more effeci'e acne reamens.
.n erms of *.> home reamen for acne$ (ie is usuall& consi(ere( he mos im"oran. .
)on' cure &our acne bu mi!h hel" o re(uce is se'eri&. .'s all he suff &ou''e hear(
before$ bu i's )orh re"eain!A ='oi( fa& an( !reas& foo(s alon! )ih "rocesse( foo(
an( refine( su!ars. ,a more naural )hole foo(s inclu(in! frui an( 'e!. ,'en if ba( (ie
isn' he cause of &our acne$ some "eo"le belie'e i can ma0e he s&m"oms )orse.
*rin0in! )aer is "aricularl& im"oran$ no Bus for acne reamen bu for s0in an(
!eneral healh. Mos nuriioniss a!ree ha &ou shoul( r& o (rin0 be)een si5 an( ei!h
!lasses of )aer a (a&. Tha's "ure )aer$ nohin! a((e(.
Is Garlic an Acne Cure?
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.'m no a)are of an& scienific reasearch ino an& "ossible lin0 be)een !arlic an( acne$
ho)e'er i has a re"uaion in fol0 me(icine. @o9one claims ha !arlic is a miracle acne
cure 9 "ersonall& . ea loads of !arlic bu sill !e he occasional ba( s"o. :o)e'er man&
"eo"le belie'e i can hel" rea he s&m"oms. . is sai( o (o his in )o )a&sA inernal
an( e5ernal.
=s al)a&s$ consul &our (ocor before aem"in! an& home reamen.
6irs of all$ !arlic is a "o)erful anibioic ()) an( bloo( cleanser. ,ain! !arlic mi!h hel"
&our s&sem inernall& o clean iself ou an( hence re(uce acne s&m"oms. Garlic's mos
"o)erful me(icinal effecs are fel )hen i is eaen ra) an( crushe(. = lile ra) !arlic
can be s"rin0le( on o" of a meal a he en( of coo0in!$ a((e( o a sala($ inclu(e( in a
san()ich$ ec. Be )arne( ha he ase an( he smell of ra) !arlic is 'er& son!.
The anibioic an( cleansin! "ro"eries of !arlic also !i'e i a re"uaion in fol0 me(icine
as bein! an effeci'e acne reamen )hen a lile is a""lie( !enl& e5ernall&. :o)e'er
alhou!h some "eo"le seem o hin0 i )or0s$ ohers ha'e re"ore( nohin! oher han s0in
burnin! an( re((enin!. +o for safe& . )oul( not use !arlic e5ernall&.
Note: ;a) !arlic is 'er& "o)erful an( can cause pro.lems. +ome "eo"le are aci'el&
aller!ic o !arlic. *o no use !arlic if &ou sus"ec &ou are aller!ic. ,'en if &ou (on' ha'e
an aller!&$ use !arlic )ih cauion an( (on' o'er(o i.
.f &ou suffer from acne$ see0 he a('ice an( reamen of a (ocor$ "rofessional
(ermaolo!is or nuriionis. Garlic cerainl& isn' a subsiue for hese. :o)e'er as "ar
of a healh& rouine eain! !arlic mi!h be useful for some "eo"le in he conrol of acne
s&m"oms.
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Garlic is a 'er& "o)erful herb ha is !enerall& lau(e( as a beneficial an(
healh !i'in!. :o)e'er 9 "arl& because i is so "o)erful 9 here are ris0s associae( )ih
i. remember ha )ha hel"s one "erson ma& harm anoher.
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Botulism
This is "robabl& he mos serious ris0 associae( )ih !arlic. .s sul"hurous naure ma0es
i a "rime bree(in! !roun( for boulism 1closri(ium boulinum2. Boulism is a nas& o5in
ha can resul in maBor somach illness someimes lea(in! o (eah.
The )ors (an!er from boulism comes if ra) !arlic is sore( in oil a room em"eraure 9
or e'en for oo lon! in he refri(!eraor. Never store ra- garlic in oil at room
temperature.
Prescription edicines
Garlic can inerfere )ih cerain "rescri"ion me(icines$ es"eciall& some ani9coa!ulans
use( in sur!er&. .n a((iion$ research "ublishe( in 2CC1 conclu(e( ha !arlic su""lemens
Fcan cause a "oeniall& harmful si(e effec )hen combine( )ih a &"e of me(icaion
use( o rea :.<G=.*+F
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=s al)a&s$ consul &our (ocor.
Aller!"
=s )ih almos an&hin!$ here are a fe) "eo"le )ho are aller!ic o or oher)ise
inoleran of !arlic. /o) le'el aller!ies can resul in hearburn$ flaulence$ ec. =n&
serious aller& can be "oeniall& life9hreaenin!. .f &ou sus"ec &ou mi!h ha'e an aller!&
o !arlic consul &our (ocor or a %ualifie( aller!& s"ecialis.
#$in Burns
=llicin 9 he chemical resulin! from ra)$ crushe( !arlic 9 is e5remel& "o)erful. .f
someone has sensii'e s0in or is e5"ose( oo much !arlic i can lea( o s0in re((enin!$
irriaion an( soreness$ "ossibl& e'en burns.
%i!esti&e Irritation
Because allicin is so sron!$ here is some su!!esion ha oo much ra) !arlic coul(
irriae or e'en (ama!e he (i!esi'e rac. =s al)a&s$ use common sense$ (on' o'er(o i
an( if in (oub consul &our (ocor.
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Garlic as an 'nti$iotic
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#f all !arlic's re"ue( me(icinal benefis$ "erha"s he mos )ell 0no)n is is use as a
naural anibioic )ih re"ors !oin! bac0 hrou!h hisor&. There are e'en sories of !arlic
bein! use( o )ar( off he "la!ue. .'s no 0no)n ho) effeci'e his )as$ ho)e'er here is
some e'i(ence ha anhra5 is sensii'e o !arlic. +ome "eo"le ha'e e'en su!!ese( ha i
mi!h hel" in he fi!h a!ains acne alhou!h ha mi!h be oo much o ho"e for.
Garlic's anibioic "ro"eries ha'e been more e5ensi'el& su(ie( han some of is oher
re"ue( healh benefis. /ouis Paseur e5amine( !arlic's use as an anibacerial bac0 in he
nineeenh cenur& an( sho)e( ho) i 0ille( baceria un(er laboraor& con(iions.
@umerous mo(ern su(ies confirm ha !arlic has (efinie anibioic "ro"eries an( is
effeci'e a!ains man& baceria$ fun!i an( 'iruses. =ccor(in! o Eri!h +ae ?ni'ersi&
())$ !arlic is a""ro5imael& one "er cen as "oen an anibioic as "enicillin.
+ome "eo"le ha'e re"ore( ha e'en bloo( from a !arlic eaer can iself 0ill baceriaM
;esearchers ha'e com"are( he effeci'eness of !arlic )ih ha of commercial
"rescri"ion anibioics. The resul is ofen ha !arlic is more effeci'e as a broa(
s"ecrum anibioic. :o)e'er if a "aricular bacerium or 'irus is bein! reae( a more
s"ecificall& ar!ee( anibioic coul( be a more effeci'e reamen han !arlic.
#ne si!nifican a('ana!e of !arlic is ha he bo(& (oes no seem o buil( u" a resisance
o i as i (oes o man& mo(ern anibioics. This also ma0es i "oeniall& effeci'e a!ains
hos"ial su"erbu!s (0).
Note. Garlic can inerfere )ih he o"eraion of some me(ical (ru!s$ in "aricular ani9
coa!ulans. . (o not a('ocae a0in! !arlic before enerin! hos"ial unless &ou (iscuss i
)ih &our (ocor firs.
The anibioic "ro"eries of !arlic are a (irec resul of he allicin "ro(uce( from ra)$
crushe( !arlic. This is (esro&e( b& a!e an( coo0in! 9 coo0e( !arlic has 'iruall& no
anibioic 'alue alhou!h i sill reains oher benefis.
. (o no recommen( !arlic as a re"lacemen for con'enional anibioics unless a!ree(
)ih &our (ocor. :o)e'er as more an( more anibioics are becomin! useless (ue o
o'er9"rescri"ion an( si(e effecs$ !arlic coul( ha'e a "lace o "la& in mo(ern me(icine.
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'llicin
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=llicin is he mos "o)erful me(icinal com"oun( (eri'e( from !arlic an( "ro'i(es he
!reaes re"ue( healh benefis.
=llicin (oes no occur in For(inar&F !arlic$ i is "ro(uce( )hen !arlic is finel&
cho""e( or crushe(. The finer he cho""in! an( he more inensi'e he crushin!$ he more
allicin is !enerae( an( he sron!er he me(icinal effec.
6or he echnicall& min(e( )e ha'e a "a!e on t(e c(emistry o* allicin.
=s )ell as ha'in! anibioic "ro"eries$ allicin is an e5cellen ani9fun!al an( has been
use( o rea s0in infecions such as ahlee's foo. Be cauiousA oo much conac )ih
crushe( !arlic can resul in s0in bliserin!. >ou shoul( also be a)are ha a fe) "eo"le are
aller+ic to +arlic. Garlic is "o)erful an( nee(s o be reae( )ih res"ec 9 see he
-arnin+s pa+e.
=llicin sars o (e!ra(e imme(iael& afer i is "ro(uce($ so is me(ical effeci'eness
(ecreases o'er ime. Coo0in! s"ee(s u" his (e!ra(aion an( micro)a'in! a""ears o
(esro& allicin oall& an( eliminae an& healh benefis.
+o for he mos "o)erful me(icinal effec$ crush a lile ra) !arlic an( combine )ih he
coo0e( foo( shorl& before ser'in!. *on' o'er(o i 9 oo much can "ro(uce irriaion of
an( "ossibl& e'en (ama!e o he (i!esi'e rac. ;emember oo ha ra)$ crushe( !arlic
also has he mos "o)erful fla'ourM
Before a0in! !arlic or an& oher su""lemen$ consul &our (ocor.
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+iallyl Sulphides
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The (iall&l sul"hi(es 1sulfi(es2 obaine( from !arlic are less "o)erful han allicin
bu can sill re"ore(l& "ro'i(e some benefis o healh.
*iall&l sul"hi(es are also less 'olaile han allicin. The& (o no (e!ra(e as %uic0l& an($
im"oranl&$ he healh benefis sur'i'e coo0in!. @oe ha !arlic sill nee(s o be cho""e(
or crushe( o "ro(uce he sul"hi(es 9 if !arlic is coo0e( )hole hen i has almos no
me(icinal 'alue or healh benefis.
*iall&l sul"hi(es (o no share he anifun!al "ro"eries of allicin. :o)e'er he& are
re"ore(l& !oo( for he bloo( an( circulaion in some cases. The sul"hi(es mi!h also
hel" o lo)er he le'els of Fba(F choleserol$ hence !arlic mi!h hel" o 0ee" he hear an(
car(io'ascular s&sem healh&.
*iall&l su"hi(es also ha'e a re"uaion for boosin! he immune s&sem.
The !arlic sul"hi(es brea0 (o)n in he bo(& )ihin a fe) hours so for ma5imum healh
benefi i is bes o ha'e Fa lile ofenF as o""ose( o one lar!e (ail& (ose.
Before a0in! !arlic or an& oher su""lemen$ consul &our (ocor.
Garlic Health Benefits
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Garlic Health Benefits : #ummar"
This "a!e summarises he possi.le (ealt( .ene*its ofn aribue( o !arlic. +ome of
hese ha'e been scienificall& (emonsrae($ ohers ha'e no. #b'iousl& he efficac& or
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oher)ise of an& of hese )ill (e"en( u"on in(i'i(ual circumsances. ;emember ha
alhou!h !arlic is "oeniall& beneficial for some "eo"le i is also 'er& sron!. +ome
"eo"le are inoleran of or e'en aci'el& aller+ic o i.
=l)a&s consul &our (ocor re!ar(in! an& healh or me(ical maer
The me(icinal "ro"eries an( benefis of !arlic are sron!es )hen i is ra)
an( crushe( or 'er& finel& cho""e(
*on' o'er(o i 9 oo much can irriae he (i!esi'e rac
;a)$ crushe( !arlic is an ani9fun!al$ ho)e'er i can "ro(uce s0in bliserin!
;a)$ crushe( !arlic is a "o)erful anibioic ())
Coo0e( "re"are( !arlic is less "o)erful bu sill re"ue(l& of benefi o he
car(io'ascular s&sem
Garlic clo'es coo0e( )hole ha'e 'er& lile me(icinal 'alue
There ha'e been claims ha !arlic can hel" )ih c(olesterol mana+ement
ho)e'er he research is inconclusi'e
.f bu&in! +arlic pills$ chec0 he in!re(iens
Garlic shoul( be seen a "ar of a healh& lifes&le$ no an alernai'e o one
Be a)are of he "ossible pro.lems -it( +arlic
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