The Miracle Benefits of Garlic
Even though we have left winter behind, garlic is one of the most important nutrients we should not stop including in our diet.
Garlic, which was used as medicine by the Sumerians and Egyptians, was also used as a therapeutic agent during the Ottoman period. It is rich in vitamins A, B, and C. The substance Alil Sülfür is found in high concentrations within it. The oil called Olleum alicine it contains is, in fact, penicillin.
Garlic, known for its preventive effect against epidemic diseases, is also recognized as a protective agent against cancer and vascular diseases. One of its recorded benefits is its use in Sweden to help prevent polio.
While it is good for hardening of the arteries, boils and wounds, and cramps, it strengthens the lungs, gallbladder, heart, and liver. It is extremely effective against parasites and intestinal worms. Since it destroys harmful bacteria, it is an excellent cleanser for the stomach and intestines. It is a direct remedy for bronchitis and colds. It is also used to lower blood pressure with its fever-reducing property. It prevents stones in the urinary tract while protecting against the flu. Besides its gas-relieving property, its diuretic effect is also known. It increases sexual power, while also preventing hair loss and beautifying the voice.
