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Garlic has been known to humans since 6,000 years ago. Even then it had a wide application - as a spice, food, medicine. Its specific taste and aroma rank it among the kings of spices. His homeland is considered to be Central and Southwest Asia. It later spread throughout the world. Its rich chemical composition makes it one of the most useful and used plants.
Garlic is rich in vitamins (C, A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, PP, E and DR), salts of sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, sulfur and magnesium and a number of other trace elements. Garlic contains phytoncides, which are a powerful natural antibiotic that kills pathogenic bacteria.
It also contains phytohormones, proteins, nitrogenous substances, carbohydrates, cellulose, starch, tannins and acids. Regular consumption protects the body from a number of diseases. It is extremely useful, lowers cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure.
Regular use protects against stroke, heart attack and blood clots. Successfully fights bacterial and fungal infections. Recommended for loss of appetite and improved digestion.
Garlic has a good effect on metabolism, regulating the metabolism of iodine and fat. It also has a detoxifying function, relieves breathing in asthmatics. However, it should be taken with caution by those suffering from liver and kidney diseases.
This universal spice is successfully used in home cosmetics. Rubbed into the roots of the hair, it stimulates its growth. For hair loss, a mixture of five cloves of garlic (crushed), one tablespoon of lard and 120 ml of mulled wine is recommended. The mixture is rubbed into the washed hair, then the head is wrapped in nylon and a towel. It stays like this for about an hour and is washed with mild soap.
Here are some tips:
We can remove the strong smell of garlic from the mouth by chewing a stalk of fresh parsley, a few coffee beans or drinking a glass of milk.
We will remove the spicy taste of the old garlic by removing the green sprout in the middle.
Peeled garlic cloves can be stored for longer if placed in a jar and filled with oil.
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