What is Garlic and what is the use of it.

What is Garlic and what is the use of it.

Botanically speaking, garlic is considered a vegetable plant. It is an onion family route based plant. This plat has a bulb, comprises of 10-25 cloves, tall stem and has long leaves and has a potential flavor.

There is an evidence that from the ancient period of times, people used garlic due to its potential flavor and getting too many health benefits. Now the people generally use this ingredient at home to increase the taste for sauces, pasta and for baking vegetables.

 

Garlic has several Health Benefits :            

 

To increase sexual power : An ingredient, called allicin is available in garlic, so garlic is used by the people, both men and women, to stimulate circulation and blood flow to sexual organs. Although garlic has a mood-killing smell, we need moderate eating of it.

 

Wards Off Cough and Cold : Garlic is used for Colds and Flu. Raw garlic has a potential power which help to cure cough and cold infections. We can get maximum benefit by eating two crushed garlic cloves on an empty stomach in the morning.

For Cardiac Health, it can be used : Garlic is eaten for reducing risk of heart disease and for lowering our cholesterol level down. Garlic contains Allicin, which stops the oxidizing of LDL (bad cholesterol). Garlic reduces cholesterol levels and improves heart health. Regular using garlic we can reduce the incidence of blood clots and thus helps prevent thromboembolism. Garlic also lowers the blood pressure which is very beneficial for the patients of hypertension.

Brain Functioning can be improved : Garlic improves brain health because it contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also effective against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Digestive problems can be improve by using raw garlic in our daily diet. It also benefits the intestines and reduces inflammation. Raw garlic also help to clear out intestinal worms. It destroys the bad bacteria and protects the good bacteria in the gut.

Balances Blood Sugar : We can use it to control our blood pressure for better. Consumption of raw garlic the people of diabetes can regulate their blood sugar levels.

Boosts Immunity : Garlic works against free radicals and prevents damage to the DNA. Garlic contains Zinc promotes immunity. Vitamin C available for garlic also can help to fight off infections. It is very beneficial against eye and ear infections as it has antimicrobial properties.

It Improves our Skin Health: Garlic helps us to prevent ourselves from acne and lightens acne scars. By using garlic juice we can get benefits for Cold sores, psoriasis, rashes, and blisters It also protects us against UV rays and therefore prevents ageing.

Garlic Prevents Cancer and Peptic Ulcer: Garlic has high amount of antioxidants, which protects our body against lung, prostate, bladder, stomach, liver and colon cancer. The antibacterial action of garlic prevents peptic ulcers as it eliminates the contagion from the gut.

It is Good for Weight Loss : By using Garlic we can reduce the expression of genes which is responsible for the formation of adipose cells which store fat. It also increases thermogenesis in the body and leads to burning of more fat and lowering of LDL (bad cholesterol).

It also Fight UTI and Improves Renal Health : Fresh garlic juice has the potential power to reduce the growth of E. Coli bacteria which causes urinary tract infection (UTI). It also helps prevent kidney infections.

Garlic also helps to cure infections on wounds, promotes hair growth, bone health and liver health and most of the home remedies which are made from raw garlic are very effective.

Garlic is used to sleep well : Garlic contains zinc and high concentrations of sulfurous compounds like allicin, which naturally promote relaxation and help us fall asleep. Consuming garlic on a daily basis (in food or raw) helps to lower cholesterol levels because of the anti-oxidant properties of Allicin. It is also very helpful to regulate blood pressure and blood sugar levels.

 

Here are some side effects of having excess garlic :

Produce Foul Odor : Too many chemicals are existed in garlic which help to prodce bad breath. So before we put garlic on our favourite  bread, snacks we have to think and we can have a mouth-refreshing spray handy as garlic breath can be quite embarrassing as it lead to a bad breath.

It can enhance Skin Rashes : We can feel skin irritation and rashes by using excess garlic as it contains an enzyme called alliinase, which usually causes skin rashes. While we cut garlic we should to  wear hand gloves as the same enzyme present in it and which can cause rashes and itchiness.                                                                             

Headache : If we take raw garlic, we can face headache. It doesn't cause headache on the spot but can trigger the process. Many study shows that consuming raw garlic might stimulate the trigeminal nerve to release neuropeptides that goes to the membrane covering of the brain and triggers headache. 

Could Aggravate Vaginal Infection : It is very important for the women that they should take care for their vaginal health and to avoid vaginal infection by eating garlic as it can aggravate the yeast infection by irritating the tender tissues of the vagina.

May Cause Vomiting And Heartburn : After consuming excess amount of raw garlic people may feel vomiting and also heartburn.  So it is advised to have to consume garlic within the limitation.