Garlic or by scientific name: (Allium sativum) is a type of edible onion that is grown in many places in the world.
Although the word: “sativum” means “wild”, plants of this species that grow in the wild are also grown in fields and gardens. Garlic isn’t just underground; others grow on the trunk.
Medicinal garlic has various uses. Garlic cures forty (40) diseases. These diseases are at least as follows: high blood pressure, rheumatism, detoxification, gonorrhea, worms, hemorrhoids, back pain, schistosomiasis, malaria, typhoid and so on.
Garlic is an ingredient that has been used in many recipes in the kitchen for centuries. This herb has many medicinal benefits due to its antibacterial and antiseptic nature. One of its particularly great benefits of garlic is because of having, Allicin. It is loaded with minerals like phosphorus, zinc, potassium, and magnesium. Vitamins C, K, Folate, niacin and thiamine are also found in abundance in garlic. The following are the benefits of garlic:
1. Eliminates cough, cold and ear problems
Garlic has the ability to prevent coughs and flu infections. It is useful if you swallow two cloves of garlic on an empty stomach every day.
In terms of ear problems, garlic and garlic oil are home remedies for ear infections. Garlic has a chemical called “antibacterial.” The ingredients contained in the onion (garlic) have a great ability to prevent various bacteria responsible for ear infections.
However, putting garlic or garlic oil in your ear can cause a painful skin reaction and should be used with caution.
2. Good for heart health
Allicin, a compound found in garlic inhibits the oxidation of LDL (bad cholesterol). This lowers cholesterol levels and improves heart health. Regular use of garlic reduces the incidence of blood clots and therefore helps prevent thromboembolism.
Garlic also lowers blood pressure (high blood pressure) so it is good for patients with high blood pressure. Garlic helps dilate constricted arteries.
For men, garlic is very beneficial, if it is mixed with garlic and ginger, this combination is very good for a man with impotence due to circulatory system problems. It gives a man stamina during intercourse and brings vitality.
3. It improves brain function
Garlic promotes brain health due to its antioxidant properties. It is helpful against neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s and dementia.
4. Improves digestion
Treats digestive problems. It has great benefits for the large intestine and small intestine and reduces inflammation. Eating garlic helps to get rid of stomach worms. The good thing is that it kills the bad bacteria and protects the good bacteria in the gut.
5. It adjusts the sugar in the body
Those who suffer from diabetes, garlic is a great help for them. Garlic helps regulate blood sugar levels.
6. Increases the body’s immunity and the medicine of dirty water in the vagina
Garlic boosts the body’s immunity and prevents DNA damage. Zinc contained in garlic promotes immunity. Vitamin C helps fight infections. It is very beneficial against eye and ear infections because it is antimicrobial. Garlic, due to its immunity, is beneficial for women in the vagina where it treats fungal problems in the vagina, cools the dirty water that comes from the vagina. This is one of the greatest benefits of garlic for women.
7. Improves skin health
Garlic helps prevent acne and reduces acne scars. Wounds, rashes, and blisters can all benefit from the use of garlic juice. It also protects against UV rays and thus prevents rapid aging.
8. Prevents cancer and stomach ulcers
Due to the high level of antioxidants, garlic protects the body against lung, bladder, stomach, liver and colon cancer. The presence of antibacterial in garlic prevents stomach ulcers. Garlic is a very good protection against cancer and even a patient with symptoms of cancer.
9. It is very good for weight loss
Garlic reduces the production of a gene responsible for the formation of adipose cells that store fat. It also increases thermogenesis in the body and causes more fat burning and a decrease in LDL (bad cholesterol).
10. Fights UTI and improves kidney health, and fertility
Fresh garlic juice has the ability to reduce the growth of E. Coli bacteria that cause urinary tract infections (UTIs). It also helps prevent kidney infections. Garlic reduces wound infections, promotes hair growth, bone health and liver health. To bring good results, it is best to use garlic fresh. Another benefit of garlic is in the cervix for men: Garlic is loaded with “allicin” and “selenium.” “Allicin” improves blood circulation in the organs involved in sexual intercourse and protects sperm (sperm) from being damaged. Selenium is an anti-oxidant that improves sperm motility. Garlic is very beneficial for men who have fertility problems (infertility).
