Garlic is one of the world’s favorite and greatest seasonings/flavors. Where would be Asian cuisine and the Mediterranean diet be without garlic? But it isn’t just a delicious ingredient. Garlic is one of nature’s powerhouses and there are more benefits to eating it other than that it makes your food tasty. In some cases, it isn’t consumed to get it power to work for you.
1. Get Beautiful Hair
Massaging oil infused with garlic into your scalp will help resolve your hair loss problems. This is because garlic contains a sulfur compound called allicin, which is effective in strengthening hair and reducing loss and breakage.
2. Eliminate Acne
You may already have tried a number of remedies and skincare products to clear your acne. It's time to turn to garlic to banish those ugly blemishes. It contains antioxidants that play a role in killing bacteria and keeping your skin free of acne. Simply slice a clove of garlic and rub it directly on your pimple to get rid of it without having to worry about any scarring.
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3. Improve Your Immunity
One of the reasons to eat garlic is that it boosts your immune system. With a stronger immune system, you can worry less about common colds and other seasonal issues. Garlic works great for your immune system mainly because of the presence of so many antioxidants. You can make a garlic tea by steeping minced garlic in hot water and then drink it to get rid of a common cold. Add a bit of honey for taste.
4. Repel Mosquitoes
Not many things work against those pesky little insects, but garlic does. The research suggests that mosquitoes are not a fan of garlic and rubbing some sort of a garlicky concoction on the exposed areas of your body will keep those pesky buggers at bay. You can make a solution by mixing petroleum jelly, garlic oil, and beeswax to keep away mosquitoes.
5. Treat Cold Sores
As mentioned already, one of many benefits of garlic is that it has some amazing anti-inflammatory properties. These can help alleviate pain and swelling caused by the cold sores. You can simply place a crushed garlic clove on your cold sore or find a garlic supplement to help speed up the healing process.
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6. Soothe Psoriasis
Thank to the anti-inflammatory properties I’ve already mentioned, garlic can work wonders in relieving psoriasis outbreaks. It has sulfuric compounds that cut inflammation. Simply get some garlic oil and rub it gently on the affected area to get rash-free skin. Also, include it in your diet if you're suffering from autoimmune diseases.
7. Manage Your Body Weight
Eating more garlic to your diet will help reduce your fat stores and keep your body weight in check. You’ll easily find several recipes to prepare tasty and waist-friendly garlic-rich meals.
8. Remove a Splinter
Place a slice of garlic right over a splinter lodged in your skin and cover it with a bandage. You will be amazed to see the results.
9. Use as Natural Glue
While using garlic, you may have already noticed how sticky your fingers become. Well, you can use this naturally adhesive property of garlic in many ways. One effective way is to use garlic to fix hairline cracks in glass. You simply need to crush garlic cloves and rub the juice directly on the crack. Wipe away any excess.
Did you ever imagine that you could use garlic as a glass glue?
Do you like to use garlic in your food? Are you going to eat/use more of it now?
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