This Is What Happens to Your Body If You Consume This Natural Plant Found in Every Home

Garlic, a type of plant in the amaryllis family, is used as a seasoning and for medical purposes. The head of garlic, consisting of multiple cloves that can be eaten, is the edible part. Garlic has significant medicinal effectiveness. Here are some of the health benefits of the plant that can be found in every home:

1. Brightens the face and promotes love - Our sages enumerated several good qualities in garlic: "It satisfies, warms, and brightens the face... and kills parasites in the intestines, and some say it brings love and removes jealousy" (Baba Kama 82a).

2. Acts as an antibiotic against parasites and viral infections – Garlic serves as a natural antibiotic against bacteria, intestinal worms, acne wounds, and vision disorders originating from internal infections, viruses, and colds.

3. Reduces probability of chronic diseases and cancer – Garlic contains antioxidant components that fight free radicals in the body. Therefore, a diet rich in garlic reduces the probability of chronic diseases and cancer by preventing and eliminating cancerous cells.

4. Aids against fungal infections - Garlic components are excellent in facing fungal infections such as candidiasis.

5. Diabetes – Garlic has been proven to lower blood sugar levels

6. Gynecology – Garlic prevents gynecological disorders and eases menstrual pain.

7. Reduces blood pressure and cholesterol levels – Studies have shown that daily consumption of 1-2 crushed garlic cloves every morning is equivalent to taking prescription pills for lowering blood pressure in individuals who suffer from high blood pressure. Additionally, studies have shown that daily consumption of garlic tablets (600-900 mg) reduces cholesterol levels and decreases arterial plaque by 5%-18%.

To maximize the benefits of garlic, follow these points:

• Do not eat garlic alone, as the enzymes needed for producing allicin, the active ingredient in garlic, may be damaged in the stomach. Therefore, it is recommended to consume after the garlic is cut, crushed, or in powder form in tablets.
• The amount of garlic required for its health effects is one to two crushed cloves per day. Remember that, as with any food, it is not advisable to overconsume garlic, but rather to wisely incorporate it into a balanced diet.
• Crush the garlic and eat immediately after crushing. The active ingredient that gives garlic its properties exists only when the raw garlic is crushed and is destroyed about an hour after crushing.
• Raw garlic has health effects related to the immune, bacterial, and antioxidant systems. Cooked garlic, however, contributes to lowering cholesterol and fat levels in the blood and improves blood circulation. Therefore, it is recommended to consume both raw and cooked garlic to get the maximum benefit from it.