Garlic Cures

Garlic Cures
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Alone on an island with only one choice of medicine? Garlic cures so many things, don't leave home without it!

garlic-cures

And you thought it was only good for Italians and vampires! Garlic has so many uses for the home herbalist, be sure to have some growing in your garden. However, we all know it is easy to come by in the produce section of the grocery store as well.

Just what is it about garlic that makes it so special?
Rich in allicin, garlic has been used for thousands of years for all types of ailments. Garlic has been used during the plagues, World War 1 for healing wounds and during modern times by herbalists.

Garlic herb is:

Cooking with Garlic and Onions

The best way to take garlic is through your diet.
After chopping up your garlic and onions, leave it exposed to the air for 10 or 15 minutes before adding to the dishes. This allows the phytonutrients of the plants to be turned into healthy compounds.
  • antibacterial
  • antifungal
  • antiviral
  • anti inflammatory
  • lipid lowering
  • blood thinning

Herbal Remedies At Home
Garlic Cures

Garlic Oil for ear infections, warts and athlete's foot.

Garlic Poultice for earaches, chest congestion or burns.

Garlic Honey for sore throats.

Garlic can be used for:
How much to take?
4 g of garlic is recommended daily, which is equivalent to one clove. However, those who use it for medicinal purposes may be prescribed more by their health care provider.

Caution: Because garlic thins the blood, garlic should not be taken with anticoagulants. Also, garlic use should be discontinued prior to surgery.


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