krishnars Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 1. Used in cookery it is a great aid to digestion, and keeps the mucosal coats of the stomach healthy. 2. A clove or two of Garlic, pounded with honey and taken two or three nights successively, is effective rheumatism. 3. Grind few cloves of garlic and pour ¼ cup of boiled water on it. Add this infusion to sugar syrup . This is an excellent cough expectorant to children and elderly adults. 4. when sniffed , it greatly helps in relieving hysteria. 5. Garlic juice taken with hot water twice a daily relieves asthma attacks. 6. Three cloves of garlic boiled with milk taken every day at night cures productive cough and bronchitis. 7. 10 drops of garlic juice with 2 teaspoon of honey reduces the acuteness of asthmatic symptoms. It can also be administered at the time of attack. 8. Taking garlic juice with fresh water regularly reduces high blood pressure 9. Half a clove of raw garlic consumes each day can increase body activity to dissolve blood clots, thereby preventing heart attacks and strokes. Precautions and adverse effects : Some may experience heartburn and flatulence when they consume garlic. Individuals who are consuming anti coagulant drugs should consult their dietician before consuming garlic products as garlic has anti coagulant property. It should be used cautiously by individuals who have bleeding disorders. Garlic should never be consumed during migraine headache. Avoid rubbing garlic on skin as it causes burns and peeling of skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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