Most herbs and spices I buy in small bottles, so they don’t go bad before I finish using them. Not so with garlic. I buy powdered and dried minced garlic in large, warehouse store containers and keep a lot of fresh garlic around. There are very few savory recipes that don’t receive a copious share.
There is more than one reason for this. The obvious is that my family and I enjoy the flavor it adds to each dish. However, there is also the alternative medicine value, especially when it is fresh and raw.
Antibiotic: While it is not as strong as penicillin, studies indicate that there is an antibiotic property in garlic. It is one of the secret ingredients of Grandma’s Chicken Soup, the one always served when you don’t feel well. Garlic was used on soldiers in several wars. It was applied as a poultice to wounds to prevent infection.
Cancer Battle: Increased garlic consumption may help prevent several types of cancer. A study done in Iowa on 41,000 middle aged women showed that increased garlic plus fruits and vegetables reduced the chances of colon cancer by 35%. It may help battle other types of cancer as well.
Cholesterol: Several studies suggest that taking supplements of this herb could reduce cholesterol. At least one study indicates that it does not, so I wouldn’t depend totally on it as a factor in reducing it. More studies are being done which should clear this matter up.
Cold Buster: There still is no cure for the common cold, but you can reduce your chances of catching one as well as the number of days you remain ill. For this, raw is best, though it’s a little hard to eat. Supplements and that found in food will also help.
Lowering Blood Pressure: There is a solid link between the use of this supplement and the reduction of blood pressure, both diastolic and systolic. Taking it along with your regular medication could help prevent heart attacks and strokes.
As I’ve mentioned, raw garlic is your best bet for all of these purposes, though supplements and cooked garlic will help. There are two products that I know of which could help you in this; one is garlic stuffed olives and the other is garlic stuffed chili peppers. I prefer the former as I happen to like my taste buds. They are marinated in a brine solution or olive oil (and sometimes a combination). The bite isn’t as bad and the other flavors can help as well.
These products can be found with the olives and at your supermarkets service deli. Salads with raw garlic, tomatoes and cheese may be found there as well, and are quite edible.
For more information about home remedies, you can visit my site: http://healing-home-remedies.com/. There are blogs and articles about many herbs and the conditions they may help. Subjects include stress, back pain, the flu, gout and cholesterol. You can also download my free report, the Top Ten Herbs. The report discusses the uses, side effects, precautions and interactions of popular herbs. My eBooks, also found on the site, contain information about foods and herbs that can help you deal with the problems life throws our way. If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me at: mary@healing-home-remedies.com. Mary Bodel, MH
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