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Garlic is without a doubt one of the most powerful natural antibiotics and has been shown to be particularly effective in fighting 14 different infections .
Most of its medicinal qualities are due to the presence of a sulfur compound called allicin, which also gives off a pungent smell. It effectively protects against pathogenic bacteria, viruses, parasites , antibiotic resistant MRSA and yeast infections. Once ingested, allicin turns into sulfenic acid, the fastest free radical scavenger.The best way to reap the health benefits of this vegetable is to eat it raw, press or crush the garlic clove, wait 5 minutes for the allicin to become active, and eat it .
Belonging to the Liliaceae family, garlic, also called Allium sativum, is a popular condiment in many cuisines around the world. Originally from Central Asia, it stands out for its content of organosulphur compounds, antioxidants and its main active compound: allicin. This composition offers it many benefits and makes it a basic ingredient in natural remedies.
THE BENEFITS OF GARLIC
Source of potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamins C and B9 , garlic would have a cardio-protective effect and anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antifungal, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
In addition, it would thin the blood, fight against certain cancers and reduce diabetes. In the cosmetic field , it is attributed benefits for taking care of one’s hair, nails and for fighting acne and warts.
Likewise, it would be effective in preventing and treating certain infections by fighting the pathogens involved. Among these are:
- Helicobacter Pylori (H.Pylori), a bacterium that causes digestive disorders,
- Candida, a yeast responsible for fungal infections and skin disorders
- Staphylococci, bacteria found in cases of food poisoning and gastroenteritis,
- Escherichia coli (E.Coli), an intestinal bacterium
- Herpes, involved in infections of the skin and mucous membranes
- Influenza A and B, responsible for the flu
- Oral streptococci, bacteria in particular at the origin of angina and dental caries
- Vibrio, responsible for cholera
- Rhinovirus, implicated in viral infections of the respiratory tract,
- Trichophytons, fungi involved in the pathology of athlete’s foot
- Rotavirus, generally involved in gastroenteritis in infants
- Scedosporium prolificans (S. prolificans), a fungus responsible for deep soft tissue infection, septic arthritis and pneumonia
- Giardia, responsible for the parasitic disease, giardiasis
- Salmonella, a bacterium causing food poisoning
In view of all these benefits, one can then wonder how to use it. Explanations.
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