Garlic is packed with antioxidants and other minerals that reduces the bad cholesterol and helps in purification of blood. It is recommended to include in your everyday diet

Garlic is not only useful for major ailments like colon cancer and cardiopathy but also useful for minor ailments like flu and cold. Further garlic juice is also useful in strengthening the immunity.

Benefits of garlic are attributed to allicin. This is a pungent and powerful photochemical ( a plant compound that has protective, health benefits) . The same is also responsible for garlics unpleasant odour. Surprisingly there is no allicin in an intact clove of fresh garlic. Allicin is formed when the plant cells within garlic clove are damaged such as through crushing or cooking. The allicin breaks down into various other compounds that act as antioxidants, anticancer agents, anticlotting agents and detoxifiers. Garlic also contains a compound called diallyl sulphides. Diallyl sulphides can help lower the levels of “bad” cholesterol, hence garlic can help to keep the heart and cardiovascular system healthy. The diallyl sulphides is highly effective against cancer. One or two cloves of garlic a week reduce the possibility of colon cancer by 32 percent.Sulfides in Garlic clear the carcinogens and force destruction of cancer cells.

Apart from its antioxidant, detoxifying, anticancer, anticlotting properties and its ability to boost immune system, it is also digestive. It stimulates peristalsis or movement of intestines and also secretes digestive juices. It also eases the spasm of small arteries and hence lowers the blood pressure. It is also said to be beneficial for arthritis and is a suitable antidote for many common types of food poisoning. Local application of garlic has been found to be highly useful for pimples(acne). It has been said that pimples disappear without a scar if rubbed several times a day. Three cloves of garlic once a day for month can cure acne.

A new study has revealed that garlic has enormous potential to prevent cardiomyopathy. Cardiomyopathy is a form of heart disease that is leading cause of death in people with diabetes. As per a study diabetics have atleast twice the risk of death from heart disease as others, with heart disease accounting for 80% of all diabetes related deaths. Especially dangerous is diabetic cardiomypathy which inflames and weakens the hearts muscle tissue. A study has indicated that garlic might help control the abnormally high blood sugar levels that occur in diabetes.

Garlic contains several antioxidants that help combat H-pylori the bacteria associated with some ulcers and somach cancer.

Garlic is found to be highly effective for sore throat. Crush four or five cloves of garlic. In a bowl boil in a cupful of water. Add the crushed cloves to the boiling water and cook or steam for fifteen minutes. Strain the liquid and sip it .The warmth of the liquid will relax your sore throat and antibacterial properties of the garlic will combat infection. It is also good for cold and to cough. Heat some mustard oil and put a few cloves of garlic in it and boil. Rub the oil on your chest and under your feet when you have heavy cough or cold. It will not only be helpful for cough and cold but also will be helpful for congestion due to cough.Chop some cloves and sprinkle it in our food.This boost your digestion and helps fight stomach ailments.

It also activates the liver enzymes helps out to help flush out toxins. Garlic also contains high amount of selenium and allicin which are the two natural compound that aid in cleansing of liver.

Further it is beneficial to treat teeth cavities. Crush 3 to 4 garlic cloves and one fourth teaspoon of rock salt. Apply it on the infected tooth. Leave for 10 minutes and rinse. Do this twice daily.