In Ancient Greece, garlic was used as the main medicine for any disease, and the Philosopher Pythagoras called it the king of spices. In ancient Rome, garlic was considered a panacea for all ailments. This plant came to Europe about 5,000 years ago and, to this day, is not inferior to the leading position that garlic rightfully occupies in folk medicine.
Garlic contains proteins, fiber, fats, as well as many macro- and microelements, such as sodium, calcium, potassium, iron, phosphorus, manganese, iodine, magnesium, zinc, sulfur, and vitamins C and B should be added to all this. , D, P and essential oils. Thanks to such an extensive range of useful elements, garlic is very often used for medicinal and preventive purposes.
From vampires to flu
In ancient times, garlic was used to repel all evil spirits (vampires, for example). Now, with its help, they fight exclusively against viruses. Scientists have proven that garlic has an antiviral effect, and specifically it helps with the flu and its prevention. Garlic also has a strong bactericidal effect.
When treating and preventing influenza, it is advisable to use garlic raw. Traditional medicine for sore throats recommends the following recipe: finely chop garlic cloves, place them in an empty walnut shell, and tie them for 10 to 25 minutes between the index and thumb of the hand on the side of which inflammation has formed in the throat.
Garlic is often used in the treatment of acute and chronic bronchitis, chronic pneumonia, bronchial asthma, and other diseases of the upper respiratory tract. In order to achieve an expectorant and disinfectant effect for bronchitis, it is recommended to grind 2-3 cloves of garlic and eat.
Also, when treating diseases of the upper respiratory tract, you can use an ointment of garlic, previously ground into a paste with the addition of melted lard or butter. This ointment should be rubbed on the shoulders and chest. The practice of rubbing garlic is very actively used for bee, wasp and other insect bites.
The beneficial substances and elements contained in garlic work to improve the functioning of the digestive system, promote the activation and active functioning of enzymes and better digestibility of food, awaken appetite, and, among other things, have an anthelmintic effect.
The recipe for getting rid of worms is simple - these are garlic enemas: 5-6 cloves of finely chopped garlic per glass of water.
Garlic is also used to treat dropsy, gout, chronic constipation, and fever.
Treatment of hypertension and prevention of heart attack
For the preventive and simple treatment of heart attacks, strokes, and low blood pressure, it is recommended to use garlic tincture. The recipe is this: grind 40 grams of garlic and pour in 100 grams of vodka, then leave for 10 days, keeping it all in a dark container and a cool place. Take 10 drops 2-3 times a day 30 minutes before meals.
The same tincture can be used in the treatment of urolithiasis.
Prevention and treatment of hypertension consists of eating 2-4 cloves of garlic with honey at night. This should be done for two days in a row, then a break of two days, and then eat garlic again for two days.
For atherosclerosis, you can use the following tincture: grate 1 head of garlic, add honey, add 1 liter of water, close the lid tightly and leave for two days, then consume 3 times a day.
If you have insomnia, you can drink garlic diluted in milk and honey.
Recipe for getting rid of cholesterol
Leaves of black currant, dill, horseradish, and cherries are placed at the bottom of a jar, preferably 3 liters in volume, then 1 kg of peeled garlic and 80 grams of salt are added. Pour warm boiled water over all this, it is very important that the garlic is completely under water. Then close the jar with gauze folded in two