Benefits of garlic, a natural medicine. Find out more in our courses
September 28, 2020
Garlic has been grown for more than seven thousand years. It originated in Asia and spread rapidly throughout the Mediterranean and the rest of the world. Garlic's many benefits have led to its use in alternative medicine since the third millennium BC in India and Ancient Egypt. It is part of the onion and leek family, which are also distinguished by their strong flavour and aroma. Its characteristic flavour gives an unmistakable touch to meals, which causes both people who can't imagine cooking without it and people who can't even taste it.
It is recommended to eat it raw to get all its properties, although not everyone can handle its intense flavour. What makes it so special is its potent combination of amino acids, vitamin B6 and minerals such as potassium, calcium and phosphorus. It also contains "allicin", the component that gives it antibiotic properties, very effective in eliminating microbes and bacteria that cause respiratory and digestive diseases. As it is natural, it eliminates harmful bacteria, preserving those that are good for your health, making it a truly medicinal food.
Benefits of garlic- It is great for circulation, its components thin the blood and prevent diseases of the circulatory system such as thrombosis, arteriosclerosis; it also balances cholesterol levels.
- Garlic helps to eliminate fluids.
- It is a potent fungicide and antiviral.
- It is a great bactericide and helps to combat infectious processes of the respiratory tract such as flu, bronchitis, pharyngitis, as well as soothing coughs.
- It helps with intestinal infections such as diarrhoea or worms.
- It is very good for fighting cystitis and treating kidney infections.
- It helps digestion, although it is contraindicated for sensitive stomachs as it can be somewhat irritating.
- The presence of antioxidants and certain sulphur compounds means that it inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
- It is a good skin disinfectant, helps with bites or stings, fungus on the epidermis or nails, sores, wounds and burns.
- As a food with so many properties, for some people it can be strong and cause some skin reaction.
