Natural Healer-Garlic

Garlic also called (Allium Sativum) is an ingredient of vital importance. It holds a very important place in Indian homes for culinary purpose, as well as medicinal use. Rich in sulfur compounds like alliin, allicin and diallyl, garlic holds key to several health related problems. Since ages it has been used to cure several diseases and natural ailments. You can eat it raw or add it to your dishes to enjoy its health related benefits. Here are five health conditions for which garlic is proven to be useful cure.
Common Cold and Flu

Garlic can be used to treat mild common cold and flu. Rich in Vitamin B6,Vitamin C and minerals like selenium, it act as antioxidant and cleanses body of infections. A few cloves of garlic taken with a cup of warm water gives relief from flu. You can also take it along with honey and crushed lemons, as lemon and garlic together works well in fighting germs and bacteria. Next time if you are suffering from throat-nose congestion try this remedy. It will surely work wonders for you.
Weakness

Garlic comes pre-loaded with vitamin B1, potassium, protein and other minerals that keep the body active and strong. At times, we get exhausted after erratic working hours and need to rejuvenate the body. In such situations, garlic can be very useful as it supplies the body with essential elements that are needed by the body to feel fresh. You can add a few garlic cloves to your dish or even eat it raw and bid adieu to fatigue and stress.
Cancer
According to the recent studies, it has been shown that Garlic helps in preventing the growth of cancerous tumor. Caused by the unstoppable cell growth and formation, intake of alcohol and smoking aggravate the ailment. It has been proved that people who take garlic in moderate amount are less prone to cancer. If you don’t take garlic its better you should include it in your staple diet for a healthy living.
Arthritis

Caused by inflammation around body joints, arthritis is a condition that affects mostly people in older age group. The condition causes inflammation around body joints and leads to painful conditions. Eating garlic doesn’t cure the disease but definitely can stimulate the recovery process. A steady intake can definitely help you to keep the painful ailment at bay.
Diabetes

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Spice, a herb or a vegetable, garlic adds the much needed flavor to the dish. At the same time it also helps in the treatment of Diabetes. Raw or cooked garlic contains Allicin and S-allyl cysteine sulphoxide that induces insulin production. Eat garlic under an expert’s supervision and you can stop worrying about blood sugar level.