Garlic contains around 400 active substances, rich in vitamins and minerals such as adenosine, allicin, amino acids, dietary fiber, plant fats, vitamins A, B1, B2, and C, iron, enzymes, essential oils, iodine, potassium, calcium, selenium... Regular consumption of garlic stimulates blood circulation, increases blood flow, lowers blood pressure, dissolves fats in the blood, and protects against heart diseases.

Eating garlic on an empty stomach enhances all these properties at least tenfold!

Traditional healers have been aware of the healing properties of garlic for centuries and often prescribed it to patients. Modern medicine is increasingly discovering its impact on the development of cancerous conditions. Garlic reduces the risk of various types of cancer, especially colon and kidney cancer.

In ancient times, garlic was often used to remove warts. Press garlic onto the wart and leave it overnight. Repeat this for a few days and the wart will dry out.

Rubbing garlic on an ailing joint can completely alleviate the pain.

If you have a salad with garlic in the evening, you won't have to worry about insomnia, and your muscles won't ache the next day after intense physical activity.

Despite the medically proven positive properties of garlic, most people still avoid it, mainly because of the smell.

How to get rid of garlic odor?

First, soak 2 to 3 cloves in a glass of water for 10 minutes. Carefully peel smaller garlic cloves with your fingers to avoid damaging their surface (do not use a knife for this). Once the cloves have absorbed water, swallow them together with the garlic as if taking a pill. Take 2 cloves for each clove of garlic; do not consume more than 2 cloves per day.

Also... The Ayurvedic dietary approach advises against garlic (and all foods that grow underground) due to its likeness to the central nervous system, its overstimulation of the nerves, and its influence on sexual potency.