Sep 2008

Garlic belongs to the onion family. Its bulb consists of 6 to 35 cloves. For centuries, Garlic has been highly valued all over the world for its health- building properties. Khnoum Khoufouf, the builder of one of the oldest pyramids (4500 BC) may have been amongst the firsts to recognize the virtues of Garlic. He ordered that all his workers should take garlic every day to maintain health and strength. Hippocrates, the father of medicine (400-357 BC) recommended the use of this herb for curing infectious diseases and also for intestinal disorders. Garlic has been traditionally used for asthma, deafness, leprosy, bronchial congestion and lowering high cholesterol levels. Besides, it has been found highly useful in fevers, worms, lever, and gall bladder problems. Garlic is known to be highly useful in keeping the heart in good shape. It is a food for hair and induces appetite. Garlic juice has a very beneficial effect on the entire system. The ethers found in Garlic are so potent and penetrating that they help dissolve accumulation of mucus in the sinus cavities, bronchial tubes and the lungs. Garlic helps in the expulsion of poisons from the body through pores of the skin. Garlic can be best taken either in milk after boiling its cloves or chewing it in the morning.
Prevents Heart Attack and Lowers high blood pressure
A study by a German doctor claims that Garlic may prevent heart attack as it tends to break up cholesterol in the blood vessels, preventing hardening of arteries leading to high blood pressure and heart attack.

Treats Rheumatism

In Russia, garlic is used extensively in the treatment of rheumatism and associated diseases. Even in Britain, garlic is recommended for rheumatic afflictions. Experiments in Japan also found garlic extract's anti inflammatory properties highly useful in curing lumbago and arthritis without any side effects.
Garlic fights cancer
Garlic extracts and juices have been successfully used against cancer in both animals and human beings. According to Dr. Tariq Abdullah, a US researcher, experiments on various cancer patients revealed that eating garlic kills tumors cells. Useful in digestive disorders Most useful for the digestive system, Garlic is good for lymph, and helps eliminate noxious waste matter in the body and stimulates peristaltic or movement of intestines. Crushed cloves of garlic infused in water or milk prevent disorders of digestion. With antiseptic effect, garlic is an excellent remedy for infectious diseases and inflammation of the stomach.
The Analysis
An analysis of Garlic shows that it contains vital oils besides protein, minerals, fibre and carbohydrates. Its mineral and vitamin contents are calcium, phosphorus, iron, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin and vitamin C. It also has traces of iodine, sulphur and chlorine. The garlic bulbs yield an essential oil containing allyl propyl disulphide, diallyl disulphide etc. Wonderful qualities lie beneath the skin of the garlic cloves. It is an essential ingredient for us if we are to enjoy the best of things in the world and stay healthy for work and more work. So have garlic everyday, raw in crushed cloves or its juice in milk or water and keep so many problems away.