Here are some of the amazing health benefits of raw garlic:
1. Detoxifying
Garlic does a great job at flushing out toxins from your body. Crash two cloves of garlic and add warm water. Drink it every morning to cleanse your system and also get a healthy skin. This may also help in treating acne.
2. Cold
Woman with cold (Self)
Eating raw garlic frequently will boost your immune system and protect you from colds and other infections. If you have a flu already, raw garlic will help in clearing your stuffed nose and relieving other cold symptoms. You can consume it with warm water or make some garlic tea with honey.
3. Blood pressure
Garlic keeps your blood pressure in check. Allicin is one of the major component in garlic and it aids in relaxing the blood vessels thus preventing formation of blood clots and stress which may lead to hypertension.
4. Athlete’s foot
Garlic has anti-fungal properties (Footfiles)
Garlic contains anti-fungal activities and is a great remedy for fungal infections such as athlete’s foot. Soak your feet in warm water with garlic to soothe the itchiness. You can also rub garlic on any other part of your body that has a fungal infection.
5. Weight loss
High cholesterol levels in the body puts you at a risk of diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. Garlic lowers the amounts of LDL (bad cholesterol), has few calories and eating it regularly can help you lose and control your weight.
6. Antibacterial uses
Garlic can be used on wounds (guardian)
Garlic can be used on wounds for pain relief and to kill bacteria. It’s a natural antibiotic that only kills the bad bacteria but leaves the good bacteria intact.
7. Libido
Although eating raw garlic may turn off your partner in bed, it’s great for your sexual health. Garlic allows smooth circulation of blood in the body thus arousing your sexual urge.
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