Health Benefits of Garlic

By Paula

You will be amazed by the powerful health benefits of garlic as I am every day.



Garlic treats over 60 diseases effectively. It is recommended especially for hypertension and obesity. It stimulates cardiovascular activity and has a strong antibiotic effect. It ensures proper functioning of the digestive tract and strengthens the body resistance.

I am such a fan of garlic, that I cannot conceive my kitchen without garlic and onions. I even liked garlic as a child :).

Health Benefits of Garlic

One of most popular health benefits of garlic is preventing cold and flu. Green garlic, eaten fresh, contain Allicin, a compound more potent than Penicillin. It acts as an antibiotic, when administered both internally and externally on open wounds.

Just an example - This winter both my husband and my daughter caught the flu. Their symptomps lasted for about two weeks, but I only had a minor cold for a couple of days.

For my unhappiness, I couldn’t eat garlic during pregnancy - I was nauseous.
During breastfeeding I only ate once, but it was too much for my baby, who had a big tummy pain.

Food and spice - garlic is a real medicine with a rich content of vitamins (A, B1, B2, C and mineral - phosphorus, sulfur, potassium, iodine, calcium, silicon, Brom, Cobalt, Iodine, Magnesium, Silicon and Zinc).

The garlic is used for sore throats, colds, flus, bronchial and lung infections.

People who consume large amounts of onions and garlic have a very low risk of occurrence of gastric, skin or colon cancer (Maria Treben - Health Through God's Pharmacy).

It is beneficial in preventing or improving cardiovascular disease (atherosclerosis, high cholesterol), digestive and lung disorders.

Raw garlic contains multiple compounds and antioxidants including organosulfur compounds which are responsible for anti microbial functions, this is why raw garlic is best for fighting bacterial and fungal infections.

When crushed, raw cloves releases allicin, which has been shown to be a more potent antibiotic than penicillin and tetracycline.

This herb improves digestion, relieves wind and distension, and enhances absorption and assimilation of food.

Garlic also enhances the production of insulin, making it a useful remedy to lower bloodsugar in diabetics.One of the numerous health benefits of garlic is its role in enhancing fertility. Just like other fertility herbs it does that through its combination of minerals and vitamins that enhance the immune system and regulate hormonal balance.

Garlic is an excellent treatment for acne, in case you did not know. Just rub with a garlic clove cut in two over the acne, or cut into slivers a garlic clove and apply over acne with a plaster, leaving overnight to act.

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