2. We all know that garlic has numerous health
benefits. Because of it’s medicinal properties
garlic was being used abundantly in ancient
times and we continue to do so. It is used for
culinary as well as medicinal purposes.
Garlic or Allium Sativam belongs to the onion
family and it has a pungent odor. Garlic has
unique antiviral, antibacterial and antibiotic
properties. It’s a good source of antioxidants,
anzymes, minerals and vitamins(vitamin C,
vitamin B6). It also has sulfur compounds, Allicin
and diallyl sulfide, selenium and manganese.
3. Both raw and pickled garlic are used to cure many
health conditions. Garlic is found to be beneficial
against common cold and flu by boosting your
immunity. Also, garlic is used in the treatment of
hypertension, liiver disorders, flatulence, intestinal
worms, diabetes, bronchitis and other respiratory
problems, fatigue, and indigestion.
The fermented foods like garlic pickle can boost
your gut flora with probiotics, or good bacteria.
Let’s discuss some benefits of pickled garlic here.
4. Garlic is found useful against
cancer. It’s been used for
preventing conditions like brain
cancer, lung cancer, prostate
cancer, breast cancer, stomach
cancer, rectal cancer and colon
cancer. Organo-Sulfur compound
found in garlic destroys one of
the dangerous cells in brain
tumors.
Prevention of
cancer
1
5. Less immunity is a reason for
possible attacks of cold.
Garlic has antibacterial and
antioxidant properties which
can boost the human immune
system. Including a small
amount of garlic pickle in your
can protect your body against
common cold and flu.
2
Treats
Cold
6. Garlic reduces pain caused by arthritis.diallyl
sulfide (DAS) and thiacremonone are the
reasons for garlic’s anti-arthritic properties.
The spread of arthritis can be prevented by
consuming garlic, either raw or pickled.
Treats
Arthritis
3
7. Garlic helps iron absorption in the blood. The protein,
Ferroportin, is responsible for iron circulation between
cells and the blood. Low hemoglobin or iron
deficiency may lead to Anemia and several other
diseases. Iron rich foods like green vegetables, red
meat, pumpkin seeds should be consumed to regain
iron level , which is essential to fight diseases.
Improves Iron
Metabolism
4
8. Garlic has many cardiovascular benefits.
Garlic is believed to reduce cholesterol
level and triglycerides. It has anti
inflammatory properties which may
prevent atherosclerosis and blood
circulation problems. Garlic protects the
heart by preventing blood clots and
blocks, which may lead to heart attack.
Allicin and H2S(hydrogen sulphide)
contained in garlic helps in regulating
blood pressure.
5
Promotes
heart health