Some of the Benefits of Garlic for Our Body's Health
GBS - In the past, garlic was known as a herbal medicine. For now, maybe many people do not know the benefits of garlic for health. Most of us know that garlic is only used as a flavoring or cooking spice.
Garlic is not only useful as a kitchen spice. Garlic is also useful as an herbal medicine that can quell many diseases.
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Why in the past garlic is often used as herbal medicine?
Because garlic contains :
- Water 71 grams
- Calories 122
- 7 grams of protein
- Fat 0.3 grams
- Carbohydrates 24.6 grams
- Calcium 42 mg
- Phosphorus 109 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg.
- and Potassium 377 mg.
That's why garlic is used as a herbal medicine, according to the book Gout Ailment Thanks to Herbs, by Ersi Herlina STP!
Of all the parts of the plant, garlic bulbs are often used in the world of herbal medicine. Herbal treatment with garlic is not only famous in Asian but also in other countries such as Russia and Germany. Garlic is used as a herbal medicine to treat wounds during world wars.
Here are some of the benefits of garlic for body health:
1. Colds
The rainy season has arrived, colds are one of the most common diseases. Launching from a book entitled Benefits & Benefits of Herbal Honey, by dr. Adji Suranto, SpA, garlic mixed with honey is effective in treating colds. To feel the benefits you simply puree three to four cloves of garlic. You puree until smooth then add 450 grams of honey little by little. You consume one tablespoon of white onion honey three times a day.
2. Uric acid
Gout is a common disease suffered by the Indonesian people. For those of you who are reluctant to take chemical drugs, garlic can be a solution to treat gout. This is because white onions contain antioxidants that can control the production of purines in the body.
3. Lower high blood pressure
Garlic contains potassium which is useful in controlling blood pressure in the body.
4. Vaginal discharge
Every woman must feel uncomfortable when experiencing vaginal discharge. Just so you know, the whiteness is caused by a fungus. To treat vaginal discharge with garlic is quite easy. You just eat raw white onions a maximum of three cloves every day.
5. Lowers cholesterol levels
Garlic contains allicin which is useful in shedding cholesterol and fat in the body. Besides being able to lower cholesterol, garlic can also lose weight.
6. Reducing the symptoms of diabetes mellitus
Garlic contains antioxidants that play a role in controlling blood sugar levels. For those of you with diabetes mellitus, aka diabetes, garlic can reduce the symptoms of your disease. To feel the benefits you simply eat raw garlic a maximum of three cloves every day.
7. Nosebleeds
Do you often have nosebleeds? Garlic can be the solution. Quoting from a book entitled Benefits & Benefits of Garlic: The King of Natural Antibiotics, by Iyam Siti Syamsiah, garlic can stop nosebleeds. To feel the benefits, you just need to finely mash five cloves of garlic. Then you put it on the sole of the foot opposite the nostril that bleeds.
8. Dysentery
Garlic is also effective in treating dysentery. You simply mash 10 cloves of garlic that has been peeled. Then you soak the crushed garlic in three cups of warm water for six hours.
Notes :
Excessive consumption of garlic can also trigger bad breath. Not only that eating too much garlic can trigger digestive problems such as vomiting and heartburn. Especially for women, excessive consumption of garlic can worsen vaginal infections. Therefore, you should consume garlic in moderation.