Since ancient times garlic has been used as a medicinal plant. The scientific name of garlic is Allium sativum. It is a specie form onion family Alliaceous. It contains a vital chemical compound which is called as allicin that is the marvelous healing ingredient. The researchers have found that allicin compound contains sulfur that gives the garlic a strong and peculiar smell. Due to this garlic have innumerable health benefits. It not only fights with heart ailments but also fights with cold, cough, and high blood pressure level.
The health benefits of garlic are as follow:
Diabetes:
Garlic has been very much beneficial for diabetic patient. As Diabetes could harm the kidneys, nervous system, and heart disorder and also lead to poor eyesight. Therefore to avoid this diabetic patients can use oil extracted from garlic.
High cholesterol levels:
As garlic is rich in allicin compound, it helps to prevent LDL cholesterol. Therefore all those who have a problem of high cholesterol should start taking garlic in daily diet.
Hypertension:
Digestion:
Eye care:
Earache:
Cold, Infected wounds & Asthma:
Acne:
Garlic with honey, cream and turmeric is a best remedy for acne and acne scars. It also helps to prevent acne growth. Garlic is also best cleanser for the skin rashes.
Sexual problems:
Garlic contains aphrodisiac properties is used for an effectual sex rejuvenator. Garlic is also well known for enhancing the libido powers of both men & women.
Thus garlic is also used by World War medical surgeons. They use garlic as anti-septic for treating war wounds. Garlic contains many useful minerals like phosphorous, calcium and iron, iodine, sulfur and chlorine which are very much beneficial for our body.
