15 Surprising Health Benefits of GARLIC

The Scientific name of garlic is “Allium sativum”; it is believed that the garlic was originated from Central Asia. Basically Garlic is a vegetable of onion family and it was being grown in Egypt, Greece, Rome and Ancient China. Now it is widely grown in all parts of the world i.e. China, India, Mexico, Brazil, Philippines etc. It is used as a medicine and a stable food for several diseases or disorders.

Let’s have a look on the amazing health benefits of Garlic.

1.       Garlic is a great source of vitamin B6 which is needed for a healthy immune system and the efficient growth of new cells.

2.       Garlic helps to burn cholesterol in blood vessels, which in turn prevents high blood pressure and heart attacks
3.       Garlic contains good levels of vitamin C.

4.       Garlic contains good levels of iodine which makes it a very effective treatment for hyperthyroid conditions.

5.       Garlic has been found to assist babies to gain weight while they are in the womb.

6.       It has proved that garlic is highly effective in curing certain chest diseases.

7.       Garlic is an excellent food for the digestive system.

8.       Garlic regulates blood sugar and is one of the most effective remedy to lower the high blood pressure.

9.       Garlic strengthens the immune system as well as helps to fight chest infections, coughs and congestion.

10.   In the winter months garlic is a great food to boost your immune system and ward off colds and flu.

11.   It is also used for fighting stress and fatigue, there by maintaining healthy liver function.

12.   Garlic is used extensively in the treatment of several skin disorders (Pimples and related spots on the skin can be cleared by rubbing a raw garlic several times a day)

13.   Garlic is an excellent remedy in treating pneumonia.

14.   Garlic helps in the treatment of fever, coughs, headache, stomach ache, sinus congestion, asthma, bronchitis, shortness of breath etc.

15.   Garlic is a great medicine to regain the sexual power.

Side Effects:

Many people, who eat more amount of garlic than normal, are at a risk of increased body odor.

Approximate Values of Vitamins and Minerals available in Garlic per 100gm:

Iron                        -   1.2mg – 1.5mg

Calcium                -   30mg – 40mg

Vitamin C             -   12mg -14mg

Phosphorus        -   310mg – 320mg

Contains traces of sulphur, chlorine and Vitamin B complex.