What Is Garlic?

Family: Liliaceae (lilies)

Scientific Name(s): Allium sativum

Other Names: Garlic, Rustic treacle, Ail, Ail Cultive, Ail Blanc, Ail Rocambole, Allii Sativi Bulbus, Ajo, Alho, Aged Garlic Extract, Allium sativum, Allium, Angio D'India, Clove Garlic, Camphor Of The Poor, Common Garlic, Echte Rokkenbolle, Da Suan, Echter Knoblauch, Garlic Oil, Garlic Clove, Knoblauch, Maneul, Lasun, Lasuna, Nectar Of The Gods, Poor Man's Treacle, Ninniku, Ophio Garlic, Rason, Rust Treacle, Rocambole, Rockenbolle, Schlangenknoblauch, Spanish Garlic, Serpent Garlic, Stinking Rose, Thoum, Vitlok, Suan.

Being a member of the onion genus Allium, garlic is popularly grown around the world. This herb is closely related to leeks, onion, and chives. It is native to Siberia and then spread to other areas of the world for over 5000 years ago. Garlic has been used extensively as a flavor in cooking and as a traditional medicine in ancient & modern times to prevent and cure a lot of conditions & diseases.

What Are The Beauty & Health Benefits Of Garlic And Its Uses?

As stated in the “National Library of Medicine – National Institutes of Health”, garlic is extensively used for several conditions related to the heart and blood system, including high cholesterol, atherosclerosis, heart attack, hypertension, and coronary heart disease. Today it is also used by some people to prevent lung cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, stomach cancer, colon cancer, and rectal cancer.

A powerful antibiotic

According to a research in the “Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy”, garlic contains a compound called Diallyl sulfide that is more effective than antibiotics in combating the Campylobacter bacterium. This bacterium is considered the most common reason for intestinal infections.

Anti-bacterial & anti-parasitic

Garlic has traditionally been used as a great antibiotic to cure bacterial, parasitic, and fungal infections for 7,000 years ago. Studies suggest that diluted garlic extract is very effective for children to treat tapeworm infections. A mouthwash based on garlic cannot give you a fresh, minty breath, but it helps to fight off bacteria causing a cavity.

1. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Treat Scabies

Just using garlic can also help you to treat scabies effectively at home. To get the detailed recipe, click at the Scabies Remedy No. 16 

2. Cure Enlarged Prostate

Mix 2 parts of garlic juice with 1 part of honey together. Then, combine this paste with tepid water and stir them well. Now, drink it before your breakfast and bedtime.

3. Beauty & Health Benefits Of Garlic – Remove Dandruff

To remove dandruff well, you need to take garlic and honey. You may get detailed instructions at Dandruff Remedy No. 11 

4. Heal Corns

Before going to bed, rub half a clove of garlic over the corns. Next, let it dry and use a bandage to secure it for overnight. In the next morning, remove the bandage and use tepid water to wash your feet. Repeat this process daily.

5. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Treat Boils

You can use only garlic or combine it with onion to treat boils. For the detailed guide, click at the Boils remedies No. 10 & 17 

6. Reverse Heart Disease

A randomized, double-blind study in the “Journal of Nutrition” in 2016 involved 55 people, from 40 to 75 years old, who had suffered from metabolic syndrome ^[1]. This study showed that using garlic extract significantly reduced the plaque in the coronary arteries for patients suffering from metabolic syndrome. This helps to reverse heart disease well.

7. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Treat Staph Infection

Eating raw garlic or using garlic oil is considered as a natural treatment for a staph infection. For the detailed usages, please click at the Staph Infection Remedy No. 9 

8. Treat Chlamydia

Add garlic to your salads and soups. Or, mix garlic juice with sugar and then drink this mixture. If you cannot enjoy raw garlic cloves or its fresh juice, try taking garlic capsules.

9. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Cure Earaches

You can use either garlic & sesame oil or garlic & mullein flower oil to cure earaches. Now, let take the directions by clicking at the Earaches Remedies No. 1 & 9 

10. Treat Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Crush some garlic cloves and heat half a teaspoon of ghee. Then, roast the crushed garlic for several seconds. Now, eat it and avoid drinking water and other drinks for half an hour.

11. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Cure Asthma

Garlic, when mixed with hot water or milk is a great treatment for this problem. If you want to know how to use garlic for asthma, click at the Asthma Remedy No. 20 

12. Keep Away Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes seem to hate the smell of garlic. According to a study in India, people who rubbed a concoction containing garlic on the legs and arms weren't bothered by mosquitoes. Make a natural solution of garlic oil, beeswax, & petroleum jelly for a repellant or place garlic nearby.

13. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Remove Warts

Using crushed garlic also helps to remove warts effectively. You can get more instructions at Warts Remedy No. 2

14. Treat Nightfall

Take 2 to 3 garlic cloves and cut them into small pieces. Now, chew them and drink water before going to bed. Besides, you may also add garlic to your daily diet to get the best results.

15. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Treat Toothache

Garlic mixed with salt is very effective in treating a toothache. You can get the detailed directions at Toothache Remedy No. 1 

16. Treat HPV

Firstly, soak some raw garlic cloves overnight and then apply these soaked garlic cloves to your affected areas. Or, you may also crush some garlic cloves and then apply them to the affected area.

17. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Remove Pimples

You may use garlic or combine it with yogurt to remove pimples at home. You can get the detailed recipes at Pimple Removing Tip No. 1 

18. Treat Hip Osteoarthritis

According to a report in the “Journal of BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders” of a team at the University of East Anglia & King's College London in England, women with a diet rich in allium vegetables (garlic, shallots, onions, rakkyo, and leeks) had a lower level of osteoarthritis.

According to another long-term research, involving over 1,000 female twins, people whose dietary habits contained a lot of fresh fruit & vegetables, especially alliums including garlic, had fewer symptoms of early hip osteoarthritis.

19. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Treat Heartburn

Just using garlic or combining it with apple cider vinegar is also beneficial for treating this health problem. To get the detailed recipes, please click at Heartburn Remedy No. 24 

20. Treat Skin Fungus

Simply, take 4 to 5 garlic cloves daily. Or, rub the crushed garlic on the affected skin. Next, leave it on for 1 hour before washing off. You should have a break for 2 days and then start again.

21. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Cure Pneumonia

To treat pneumonia, you need to take garlic, milk, lemon, honey, fenugreek seeds, ginger, lemon, & cayenne pepper. To get the detailed recipes, click at the Pneumonia Remedies No. 1, 2, & 6 

22. Treat Swollen Lymph Nodes

Simply, eat some raw garlic cloves daily or take a few garlic capsules after consulting a doctor.

23. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Remove Scars

You need to prepare a little garlic juice by extract it from several raw garlic cloves. You may get detailed instructions at Scars Removal Remedy No. 14 

24. Prevent Cancer

According to the “NIH National Cancer Institute“, an increased intake of garlic reduced the risk of some certain cancers, such as stomach cancer, colon cancer, esophagus cancer, pancreas cancer, and breast cancer. This is because the protective effects of garlic arise from its antibacterial value or from its capability of blocking the formation of substances causing cancers, halting the activation of substances causing cancers, enhancing DNA repair, reducing cell proliferation, or inducing cell death.

25. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Treat Kidney Infection

The natural antibiotic properties of garlic will be beneficial in combating kidney infection. Moreover, it also helps your kidneys flush the harmful toxins & microorganisms from the body. For the detailed guide, click at the Kidney Infection Remedy No. 12 

26. Treat Allergic Rhinitis Sneezing

Chew 2 or 3 raw garlic cloves daily to fight the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. You may also add raw or powdered garlic to your daily cooking.

Alternatively, try taking garlic supplements daily during the allergy season after asking your doctor.

Learn more: Natural Home Remedies For Allergies In Children & Adults

27. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Cure Oral Thrush

Garlic, garlic juice, or garlic tablets/capsules are beneficial for treating oral thrush. For the detailed usages, please click at the Oral Thrush Remedy No. 12 

28. Treat Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

To get expected results, you eat some raw garlic cloves every day. Or, you may also take garlic supplements daily for instant relief.

29. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Relieve Pink Eye

For pink eye, all you need to take is garlic. Now, let take the directions by clicking at the Pink Eye Remedy No. 29 

30. Cure Jock Itch

Crush some garlic cloves. Then, rub it on the affected skin. Next, wait for several minutes. Finally, rinse it off. Repeat it 2 or 3 times each day.

Or, fry several garlic cloves in a little olive oil. Let it cool and then strain the oil. Now, rub the solution on the affected area. After that, wait for some hours. Finally, rinse it off. Use this remedy 2 or 3 times a day.

31. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Remove Canker Sores

Garlic, when combined with myrrh goldenseal & parsley, helps you to remove canker sores effectively at home. If you want to know how to use garlic for this issue, click at the Canker Sore Remedy No. 20 

32. Treat Wheezing

Simply, eat 3-4 garlic cloves daily. Or, you can also crush some garlic cloves, add them to 1 cup of boiling water, and then drink it.  For faster relief, you may take the garlic capsules.

33. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Relieve Yeast Infection

You may use a garlic paste or mix garlic oil with coconut and vitamin E oil to treat yeast infection. You can get more instructions at Yeast Infection Remedy No. 4 

34. Treat Hearing Loss & Deafness

For the best results, macerate 100 g of garlic & 400 g of alcohol in wine. Before going to sleep, take half a teaspoon of this solution. You can also add garlic to your daily diet for faster relief.

35. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Treat Vertigo Attacks

Garlic and sesame oil are two ingredients in the treatment of vertigo attacks. You can get the detailed directions at Vertigo Remedy No. 14 

36. Stimulate Nail Growth

Take a garlic clove and cut it in half. Now, rub them on the nails & keep for several minutes.

Or, make a garlic paste by blending some garlic cloves and then apply it to the nails for about 5 minutes. Use this way for a week.

37. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Treat Gingivitis

For this treatment, you will need garlic and salt. You can get the detailed recipe at Gingivitis Remedy No. 23 

38. Treat Alcohol-induced Liver Injury

According to a study, published in the Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, conducted by scientists at “Institute of Toxicology”, Shandong University's School of Public Health, China, diallyl disulfide, an organosulfur compound derived from garlic, might help to protect against alcohol-induced liver injury.

39. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Treat Hair Fall

The rich sources of sulfur in garlic are great in traditionally caring for the hair. To control hair fall, you need to take garlic and coconut oil. To get the detailed recipe, please click at Hair Fall Remedy No. 27 

40. Treat Fordyce Spots

Firstly, add 200 ml of the coconut oil to a pan. Then, add 5 garlic cloves to it and place the pan on a stove at low flame. Next, leave the garlic cloves and coconut oil to be cooked for 2 to 3 hours. After that, turn off the flame and separate out the oil and garlic. Now, place the oil in a fridge. Then, directly apply this mixture to the affected area. Finally, wash it under the running water. Follow this way once a day.

41. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Treat Dry Scalp

Fresh garlic is very effective in treating dry scalp. To get the detailed recipe, click at the Dry Scalp Remedy No. 24

42. Relieve Sensitive Teeth

Combine the crushed garlic or garlic powder with black or table salt. Then, apply the paste to the affected teeth.

Or, you can also chew some garlic cloves for relieving pain. You should repeat this treatment daily for several days.

43. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Treat Strep Throat

The anti-inflammatory & antibiotic properties in garlic can aid in relieving and preventing a strep throat. All you need to do is to take some garlic cloves. You may get detailed instructions at Strep Throat Remedy No. 9 

44. Treat Swollen Tonsils

Mix 4 crushed garlic cloves with 1 tbsp. of honey. Then, dilute this mixture with a little tepid water. Now, sip half a glass of water and have this solution for 3 to 4 times a day within 4 days.

45. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Cure Sore Throat

Just a garlic clove is also a great treatment for a sore throat. For the detailed guide, click at the Sore Throat Remedy No. 11 

46. Remove Water From Ears

Firstly, extract the garlic juice and then add 2 or 3 drops of this juice to the affected ear. Now, blow-dry the ear after waiting for one minute.

Or, crush some garlic cloves. Then, add a few drops of olive oil to a pan. Now, add the crushed garlic to it and stir them well to make it warm. Avoid boiling or frying it. After that, filter to get the oil mixture and put it inside the ear after cooling it.

47. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Cure Ulcers

The combination of garlic and water is very effective in curing ulcers. For the detailed usages, please click at the Ulcers Remedy No. 11 

48. Treat Cellulitis

Eat 3 or 4 crushed garlic cloves and then drink one cup of milk. Repeat this way daily for several weeks.

Or, you can also take 2 crushed garlic cloves and fry them with a little coconut oil. Next, cool the oil down & strain it. Now, apply it to the affected area and leave it on for several hours. Finally, wash it off. Repeat this method 1 or 2 times daily

49. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Treat Ear Infections

For this treatment, you need to take garlic and some other natural ingredients such as mustard oil, salt, fresh mullein leaves, olive oil, and tea tree oil Now, let take the directions by clicking at the Ear Infections Remedies No. 2, 3, 4, & 12 

50. Cure Tinnitus

Take 2 crushed garlic cloves and fry them with a little sesame oil. Then, strain and cool it down. Now, add 2 drops of this solution to the ear canal. Follow this treatment daily before bedtime for 7 days.

Or, you can also take garlic capsules for several days.

51. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Treat Bronchitis

Garlic mixed with milk is a natural method for bronchitis that you should not miss. You can get more instructions at Bronchitis Remedy No. 10 

52. Treat Runny Nose For Children

Mix 4 minced garlic cloves with onion juice (5 ml) and a little salt. Next, Boil 250 ml of clean water and then add this mixture to it. Now, give your children this solution twice daily.

Or, take 4 garlic cloves. Don’t peel them off and grill them over a fire after covering them with a banknote. Remember to turn the side of this banknote frequently. Grill the garlic cloves till it smells fragrant. After that, remove them and add them to 20 ml of water. Then, press hard to crush them finely. Get its juice and give it to your children for 1 to 2 times daily.

53. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Remove Head Lice

To remove head lice, you need to prepare garlic & lime juice. Or, you may also shampoo with garlic juice to deal with this issue. You can get the detailed directions at Head Lice Remedies No. 1 & 2 

54. Relieve Cervical Spondylosis Pain

Heat 2 or 3 crushed garlic cloves in a pan with 1 tbsp. of vegetable oil. Then, cool it down and massage the affected area with it for 5-10 minutes. It is recommended using this treatment with a warm bath. Repeat this method two times daily.

55. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Treat Sinus Infection

The combination of garlic and water is also considered an excellent treatment for sinus infection. You can get the detailed recipe at Sinus Infection Remedy No. 13 

56. Deal With High Blood Pressure

According to a study in the scientific journal of Maturitas, involved 50 patients suffering from “uncontrollable” blood pressure, simply taking 4 garlic extract capsules (960 milligrams) daily within 3 months can help to drop the blood pressure by an average of ten points ^[2].

According to another study in 2014, garlic has an ability to reduce blood pressure in hypertensive patients similarly to standard blood pressure medication. If you want to know how to use garlic for high blood pressure, click at the High Blood Pressure Remedy No. 7 

57. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Improve Blood Circulation

You may add the garlic cloves to your daily diet or take garlic supplements after consulting your doctor.

Alternatively, eat 2 or 3 raw garlic cloves daily when your stomach is empty.

58. Treat Indigestion

Garlic, when mixed cumin seeds & black pepper is very beneficial for fighting indigestion. To get the detailed recipe, please click at Indigestion Remedy No. 13 

59. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Relieve Goiter Pain

You simply chew some garlic cloves in every morning. You may also make a salad dressing by mixing garlic with parsley leaves & lemon juice and drinking it immediately.

Another option, drink a mixture of garlic juice, lemon juice, and honey.

60. Relieve Snoring

Just need to take garlic and water and then you have a natural treatment for snoring. To get the detailed recipe, click at the Snoring Remedy No. 8 

61. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Treat Sprained Ankle

Mix 1 teaspoon each of garlic oil & almond oil together. Then, massage the sprained ankle with this oil mixture 2 or 3 times daily. Use this method daily until your ankle healed completely.

62. Treat Ringworm

To treat ringworm, all you need is garlic. You may get detailed instructions at Ringworm Remedy No. 3 

63. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Treat Molluscum Contagiosum

Crush a few garlic cloves and rub them on the affected area. Now, cover it with a clean bandage. Finally, remove the bandage and take a bath to wash it carefully. Or, you may also get some raw garlic cloves or garlic capsules.

64. Remove Nail Fungus

You may use garlic or combine it with olive oil to remove nail fungus. For the detailed guide, click at the Nail Fungus Remedy No. 12 

65. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Remove Plaque In Arteries

For treating your clogged arteries, crush 3 garlic cloves and add them to one cup of milk. Then, boil it. After that, cool it down and drink it daily before your bedtime.

Or, you may also include garlic in your cooking or take garlic supplements after consulting your doctor.

66. Treat Clogged Ear

Firstly, take 3 or 4 garlic cloves and peel them off. Then, crush them with a mortar & pestle. Next, add them and 1 tbsp. of sesame oil to a pan and heat them for several minutes. Now, cool it down for about 10 minutes. Then, lie down on your side and add this garlic oil to the blocked ear. Hold this oil with a cotton ball for 1 or 2 minutes. Finally, drain the fluid & warm oil out of your ear. Repeat this process regularly.

67. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Treat Varicose Veins

Garlic, when combined with oranges & olive oil helps you to treat varicose veins. For the detailed usages, please click at the Varicose Veins Remedy No. 4 

68. Relieve Appendicitis Pain

To treat appendicitis pain, eat 2 or 3 raw garlic cloves daily when you have an empty stomach. You may also include garlic in your daily cooking for faster relief. Another option, take garlic capsules after consulting a doctor.

69. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Treat Nasal Congestion

For this treatment, you need to prepare garlic and some other kitchen ingredients such as turmeric powder, lemon juice, sea salt, hot sauce, and tomato juice. Now, let take the directions by clicking at the Nasal Congestion Remedies No. 1 & 8 

70. Treat Sore Gums

Firstly, crush a few raw garlic cloves or take a little garlic powder and mix it with salt. Now, apply the mixture to the affected areas. You can also chew some garlic cloves for pain relief. Repeat this way daily for a few days.

71. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Cure Hemorrhoids

You should add the raw garlic cloves to your meal to increase the antibacterial agents to deal with this problem. To know the reason why garlic helps to treat hemorrhoids, click at the Hemorrhoids Remedy No. 24 

72. The Blood Purifier

Eat 2 garlic cloves along with warm water daily in the early morning and drink plenty of water the whole day. Or, you may also add a little lemon juice to a glass of tepid water and drink it along with 2 garlic cloves in the daily morning.

73. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Treat Fever Blisters

The antioxidant & anti-inflammation effect in garlic are useful in killing bacteria as well as treating fever blisters. You can get more instructions using garlic for this issue at Fever Blisters Remedy No. 10 

74. Treat Typhoid

Eat 2 raw garlic cloves when your stomach is empty for a few weeks to help treat typhoid fever.

Or, you can also combine 1/2 tsp. of crushed garlic with 1 cup of milk & 4 cups of clean water. Boil the mixture until it remains 3/4 of the original amount. Finally, cool it down and drink it 3 times daily.

75. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Deal With Vomiting

Garlic and milk are the two main ingredients in this treatment. You can get the detailed directions at Vomiting Remedy No. 13 

76. Remove Spider Bites

After getting a spider bite, apply thin garlic slices to the affected area. Then, use a bandage to secure it and leave it overnight.

77. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Treat Chest Congestion

There are two recipes using garlic for chest congestion. You can get the detailed instructions at Chest Congestion Remedy No. 4 

78. Treat Pinworms

Simply, grind a few garlic cloves finely and then mix them with a little Vaseline. Now, apply to the buttocks & rectal area to relieve itching and kill worms.

79. Beauty & Health Benefits Of Garlic – Stimulate Hair Growth

For a long hair, you may use garlic cloves combined with coconut or olive oil. To get the detailed recipe, please click at Hair Growth Remedy No. 14

80. Treat Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia

According to a study in the “Journal of Neurochemistry”, powerful neuroprotective & neurorescue properties present in the aged garlic extract along with its active compound called S-allyl-L-cysteine can be utilized to develop future drugs for treating Alzheimer’s disease ^[3].

81. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Treat Urinary Tract Infection

You should include garlic in your daily diet to help to kill bacteria in the urethra. By this way, the urinary tract infection will be treated soon. For other remedies for this issue, click at the Urinary Tract Infection Remedies 

82. Treat Post Nasal Drip

Chop 4 raw garlic cloves and then heat 1 tsp. of ghee. Now, roast the chopped garlic cloves into it for 1 minute. After that, swallow the mixture along with 1 glass of warm milk 2 times daily, once in the early morning and once at night before bedtime.

83. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Relieve A Cough

The combination of garlic, honey, & oregano or garlic, clove oil & honey is very beneficial in relieving a cough. To get the detailed recipe, please click at Cough Remedy No. 20 

84. Wounds Healing

Simply, crush 3 garlic cloves and mix them with 1 cup of wine. After that, let it stand for 2 to 3 hours and then strain it. Now, apply it to the wound by using a clean cloth. Follow this way  1 to 2 times daily.

85. Beauty & Health Benefits Of Garlic – Remove Acne

There are 5 ways using garlic mixed with other ingredients such as aloe vera gel, vinegar, olive oil, honey, turmeric powder, and yogurt to remove acne. To get the detailed recipes, click at the Acne Removing Tip No. 22

86. Treat Chalazion

Simply, apply a little garlic juice to the affected area by using a clean cotton ball. After that, wait for a few minutes and then rinse it off.

87. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Weight Loss

Garlic mixed with ginger or honey & lemon juice helps to reduce weight well. You may get detailed instructions at Weight Loss Remedy No. 15

88. Relieve Anal Itching

Simply, eat 2 or 3 garlic cloves before your meals for 1 week. Or, you may also crush garlic cloves and then boil them with half a cup of milk. Next, drink it when your stomach is empty. Follow it daily for one week.

89. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Treat Diabetes

According to a study involving diabetic rats, garlic may be helpful in improving the health of diabetics. These rats received the raw garlic extract daily for 7 weeks, significantly had reduced serum glucose, cholesterol, & triglyceride levels. In the controlled group, the rats received raw garlic cloves had 40 % lower serum cholesterol levels, 57 % less serum glucose, and 35 % lower triglycerides ^[4]. If you want to know how to use garlic for diabetes, click at the Effective And Natural Home Remedies For Diabetes

90. Relieve Dark Dry Socket Pain

Firstly, place a raw garlic clove in your mouth and crush this clove with the teeth. After 5 minutes, spit out this clove. Finally, rinse your mouth with tepid water. Follow this way for 3 times daily.

Or, add 2 raw garlic cloves & salt into a mortar and pestle and make them a paste. Next, apply this paste to the affected area for about 30 minutes. After that, rinse this area with tepid water. Follow this remedy as needed.

91. Beauty & Health Benefits Of Garlic – Remove Pimples

You can consume it or apply it topically to aid in lowering the severity of the pimples and keep them away from recurring in the near future. You can get the detailed instructions at Pimples Remedy No. 3

92. Tighten Vagina

Eat raw or cooked garlic several times per week to help to maintain the vaginal area healthy, tighten the vagina, and eliminate odor in this area.

93. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Treat Sleep Apnea

Just need to take garlic and water and then you have a great treatment for sleep apnea. To get the detailed recipe, click at the Sleep Apnea Remedy No. 15 

94. Remove Genital Herpes

Apply the crushed garlic clove to genital herpes and then wait for about 15 minutes. Repeat this method a few times daily for two days or more.

Or, apply garlic oil to genital herpes 2 or 3 times daily. To make garlic oil, cook the crushed garlic cloves in a little olive oil until they have a brown color and then strain it.

95. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Treat Psoriasis

Garlic mixed with aloe vera gel aids in effectively treating psoriasis at home. You can get the detailed directions at Psoriasis Remedy No. 13

96. Relieve Gas Pain

Add some crushed garlic cloves, cumin, & black pepper to water and then boil them. Now, enjoy this mixture to resolve the gas pain problem.

97. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Treat Tonsillitis

To treat tonsillitis, you need to prepare garlic, honey, & water. You can get the detailed recipes at Tonsillitis Remedy No. 19 

98. Treat Water Retention

Firstly, add several garlic cloves to a clean grinder or blender. Next, blend them to form a paste. Then, mix this paste with the bread spread and consume it. Or, you can also consume garlic bread to replace the garlic paste in these bread spreads.

99. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Relieve Knee Pain

The combination of garlic and mustard oil is also considered an excellent treatment for knee pain. You can get the detailed recipe at Knee Pain Remedy No. 12 

100. Treat Abscess Tooth

Firstly, crush garlic cloves and then mix them with salt. Now, apply the mixture to your tooth. Also, you may chew several garlic cloves to get relief from pain and swelling instantly. Repeat this treatment several times per day.

101. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Treat Flu

Garlic, when mixed with honey, cayenne pepper, & lemon juice helps to deal with flu effectively. To get the detailed recipe, please click at Flu Remedy No. 4 

102. Relieve Tennis Elbow Pain

Simply, crush some garlic cloves, heat them along with 2-3 tbsp. of mustard oil until it turns dark brown, strain and cool it naturally. After that, apply the oil to the affected area and massage for a few minutes before leaving it for several hours. Or, you can also eat raw garlic daily or take garlic supplements after consulting a doctor.

103. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Treat Impetigo

To treat impetigo at home with garlic, simply apply the crushed garlic to your affected skin. Or, you may also chew 2 garlic cloves daily.

104. Treat Food Poisoning

Just using garlic can also help you to treat food poisoning effectively at home. To get the detailed recipe, click at the Food Poisoning Remedy No. 9

105. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Treat A Hoarse Voice

Cut one garlic clove in half. Then, place each half of this clove in the mouth. Now, suck on its juice in order to increase healing and reduce the irritation.

Or, you can also add garlic oil to 1 cup of warm water and gargle with it twice daily.

106. Treat Candida

Simply, eat 2 to 4 garlic cloves daily and add garlic to your daily diet. Or, you may crush several cloves and then apply it to the affected area.

107. Health Benefits Of Garlic – Relieve Back Pain

To relieve back pain, you need to take garlic and coconut oil. To get the detailed recipe, please click at Back Pain Remedies No. 10 & 11 

108. Treat Calluses

Firstly, crush a few garlic cloves in order to form a paste. Next, apply the crushed garlic to the calluses and then use a clean cloth to secure it. Now, keep it overnight. Finally, wash your feet thoroughly with warm water. Repeat this remedy daily.

What Are The Side Effects Of Using Garlic?

Garlic seems to be for most people to take by mouth appropriately. Some people, when taking garlic by mouth may experience bad breath, heartburn, gas, a burning sensation in your mouth or stomach, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and body odor. These adverse effects are usually worse with eating raw garlic. It can also increase the chance of bleeding. There are some reports of bleeding after a surgery in people who take garlic. Asthma has also been reported in those who work with garlic, and some other allergic responses are possible.

Garlic products seem to be safe to apply to the skin. Pastes, gels, and mouthwashes having garlic can be used for 3 months. However, when applying garlic to the skin, you might experience skin damage similar to a burn.

Special Precautions And Warnings:

Pregnancy & breastfeeding: Garlic seems to be safe for pregnant women to take in the amounts found in food. It seems to be unsafe for pregnant & breastfeeding women to use in medicinal amounts. There isn’t enough evidence about the safety of using garlic to apply to the skin when you are pregnant and breastfeeding. It is best to avoid using it.

Children: Garlic seems to be safe to take by mouth & appropriately for a short time in children. Nevertheless, garlic seems to be unsafe to take by mouth in a large dose. Some information suggests that a high dose of garlic may be dangerous or fatal to children.

Bleeding disorder: Raw garlic might increase the chance of bleeding.

Low blood pressure: Garlic may reduce blood pressure. In theory, garlic may drop blood pressure too low in people suffering from low blood pressure.

Surgery: Using garlic may prolong bleeding and even interfere with blood pressure. It is best to stop taking garlic 2 weeks before a surgery.

Where To Buy Garlic?

You may find raw garlic and garlic powder at grocery stores. You may also find garlic supplements in the form of capsules, extracts, oils, and tablets at health food stores.

Here are top 108 beauty & health benefits of garlic, uses, and side effects. If you want to learn more benefits of other ingredients on beauty & health, visit Superfoods page. If you know other beauty & health benefits of garlic, feel free to leave them at the bottom of this article.

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