There must be a reason why your grandma used to ask to have one clove of garlic every day. Well, it was not for adding to the desi cuisines only, but also for having its medicinal values and impact on your overall health and beauty.
So, it’s time to make the strong and spicy garlic your friend which can act as a wonder drug and a natural remedy for your health, skin and hair problems. Let’s see how.
Skin benefits
#1. Acne and pimples
Antioxidants in garlic help draw out infections from the skin and effectively deals with stubborn pimples and free radicals. Release some juice of the garlic pod and use it on the affected area. Leave on for 15 minutes and wash off.
#2. Moles and warts
As per the research, garlic has the ability to fight bacterial infections and hence effective to get rid of moles and warts. Just rub one clove on the mole daily, and you will find it as a crucial and quick remedy.
#3. Blackheads
Blackheads appear on face due to excessive oil secretion. Garlic contains skin-protective polyphenols which controls the secretion. All you need to do is smash some garlic and tomatoes together. Apply the paste as a face mask. It will seal your pores, remove blackheads and will provide added goodness to the skin.
#4. Anti-ageing
Daily consumption and application of garlic can reduce wrinkles to a certain degree. The powerful antioxidants present in garlic control the free radical build-up, hence keeping your skin firm and young. Crush some garlic cloves and add honey to the paste. Spread a layer on your face and let it remain for around 10 minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water.
#5. Stretch marks
Here is another reason why you should unlock the garlic bulbs. The sulphur present in garlic works for that unpleasant marks in your body. Garlic also cleanses the blood and improves the elasticity of the skin thus reducing the stretch marks. Apply hot garlic oil on the stretch marks repeatedly for a week and you will see the difference for yourself.
#6. Growth of nails
Garlic also protects your nails from being fragile and week. Just massage some hot garlic oil on the cuticles before going to sleep and it will work wonders. The application will also help you get rid of the yellowness on your nails.
Health benefits
#1. Regulates Blood sugar levels
Garlic is just what you wish to have for that significant effect on your sugar levels. The compound found in garlic increases the release of insulin in body that controls diabetes. Just have one or two bulbs every morning and you will have increased glucose tolerance.
#2. Controls hypertension
As per studies, garlic also helps with hypertension and blood pressure. So, start including garlic in your meals to see the therapeutic advantages. By consuming garlic regularly, you can easily manage stress and high BP.
#3. Cures toothache
Garlic’s antibacterial and anaesthetising properties make it an extremely popular cure and remedy for tooth decay and dental problems. Chew garlic and you can have a quick relief from severe toothache. You can also apply the paste to the affected tooth and hold it in the mouth for around 20 minutes.
#4. Aids weight loss
Garlic and fat burning are kind of related. Allicin in garlic suppresses your appetite and makes you less inclined towards unhealthy and untimely eating. Garlic also reduces LDL (bad) cholesterol and helps in increasing metabolism which in turn helps burn calories. So, make it a habit of having a clove every morning (empty stomach) and you will see positive results.
#5. Fights cold and flu
This pungent ingredient works its wonder in cold and flu season too. Garlic boosts your immunity with its antiviral and antibacterial properties and knocks out the infection and cold. Problems like lung congestion, asthma, cough and bronchitis can also be dealt with.
#6. Lowers the risk of cancer
Some studies have found that those who include a clove everyday in their diet have lesser chances of having heart diseases and cancer. The compound sulphur found in garlic acts as a natural defence against the occurrence and spread of disease.
Hair benefits
#1. Hair growth
The allicin in garlic helps in increasing blood circulation which in turn improves the pace of hair growth. The garlic in your diet will help your hair to grow and breathe properly, leaving you with long and lustrous hair.
#2. Treats dandruff
Garlic is one of the most effective kitchen remedies to treat dandruff. Anti-fungal properties treat the dry and flaky scalp and hence reduce the severity and occurrence of dandruff. Just boil some garlic bulbs in a pan of water and strain. Allow it to cool and rinse your hair with this water thrice a week and you will see it as an amazing cure.
#3. Lustrous hair
Garlic deals with nutritional deficiencies in your body which snatches away the sheen of your hair. The healthy nutrients present in garlic helps enhance the hair texture. Crush 2-3 pods of garlic and add it to your shampoo. After the rinse you will notice softer and smoother hair strands.
#4. Prevents hair fall
Garlic removes harmful toxins from the scalp and act as natural hair loss treatment. Soak a few garlic pods in olive oil for days or a week. Use this oil to massage your hair at least once a week. You will notice a reduction in hair fall.
#5. Controls grey hair
Garlic can be an effective home remedy for combating the grey hair problems. If not reverse, garlic can at least lessen the number of grey hair strands! Add 2-3 garlic cloves to heated coconut oil. Apply the cool oil to your hair and leave it overnight. Repeat the process for weeks to note the difference.
So girls, forget the pungent smell for a while and welcome this magical food to enjoy a beautiful and healthy lifestyle. You will just love the boost of beauty and powerful effects garlic will have on your skin, hair and health.
Sources:
https://spiceworldinc.com/health/the-top-8-health-benefits-of-garlic/
https://www.lybrate.com/topic/benefits-of-garlic-and-its-side-effects
https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/4-health-benefits-of-garlic
