Friday 16 February 2018

Benefits of Garlic

Garlic has a pungent smell, and is good in certain dishes.
arlic is the oldest known medicinal plant variety or spice in existence. It belongs to the genus Allium and is native to Central Asia



History Of Garlic

Garlic is one of the oldest crops. Garlic is mentioned in Indian and Egyptian cultures about 5000 years ago, in Babylonian culture about 4500 years ago, and in Chinese culture about 4000 years ago.








Health Benefits of Garlic




Boosts Digestion

Daily inclusion of garlic in your diet aids in eliminating any digestive problems.
The herb assists in the normal functioning of the intestines for good digestion.
Even swelling or irritation of the gastric canal may be rectified with garlic as a treatment.



Controls Blood Pressure


Mature garlic extract contains a bioactive sulfur compound, S-allylcysteine,
which has been found to effectively lower blood pressure by 10 mmHg (systolic pressure) and 8 mmHg (diastolic pressure).
Sulfur deficiency is one of the reasons for high blood pressure and therefore supplementing the body with organosulfur compounds can help stabilize blood pressure . 
Heat treatment tends to destroy allicin.




Cancer Prevention


Several studies have indicated an association between daily consumption of garlic and prevention of stomach and colorectal cancers.
It is said to strengthen the immunity of the body against cancer.



Controls Diabetes

Diabetes can harm the kidneys, inhibit nervous system functions, cause heart disorders, and even lead to poor eyesight. 
The oil extracted from garlic may protect diabetic patients from these side effects.




Lowers Cholesterol Levels

Of the two kinds of cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and HDL cholesterol, the former is bad for human health. 
Garlic, rich in the allicin compound, effectively prevents LDL cholesterol from oxidizing. All those who have high cholesterol levels should include this herb in their daily diet.






Reduces Hypertension

Garlic is an herbal ingredient for curing high blood pressure.
When exposed to high levels of pressure, the allicin present in it relaxes the blood vessels. It also fights against thrombosis by reducing platelet aggregation.




Skin and Hair


The invigorating properties of garlic protect the skin from the effect of free radicals and slow down the depletion of collagen which leads to loss of elasticity in aging skin. Applied topically, garlic does wonders to skin infected with fungal infections and  provides relief from skin ailments like eczema. It is also an effective remedy for fungal infections like athlete's foot and ringworms.

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