Garlic Health Benefits

Allium sativum, commonly known as garlic, is a species in the onion genus, Allium. Its close relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, chive, and rakkyo.

Garlic acts as an antiseptic & helps in curing the wounds very quickly.

• It contains chemicals that prevent cancer. That eating garlic on regular basis provides some protection against cancer.
• It thins the blood, reduces clotting and helps in controlling blood pressure and poor circulation.
• Garlic stimulates the immune system of body & helps in fighting against various diseases.
• Prevents & relieves chronic bronchitis, respiratory problems, and catarrh.
• It acts as a nasal decongestant & expectorant.
• It is also helpful for hum oral asthma, hysteria, dropsy & scurvy.
• Garlic works as a cleanser of the digestive system, helps in curing flatulence, kills internal parasites and is an excellent internal antiseptic.
• It increases the levels of high density lipoproteins & reduces harmful cholesterol in the blood & keeps arteries and heart healthy.