tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34963057846418082352024-03-19T01:46:54.341-07:00Garlic; The HealerExplaining the healing properties of garlic and some money-saving home remedy tips.sandym54http://www.blogger.com/profile/02236182569950329659noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496305784641808235.post-47778892519383813302009-06-22T21:20:00.000-07:002009-07-05T17:08:56.221-07:00Garlic; The "healer"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjesFh0V_NU04nzjxOpe7p55nwmT4REDzM7HMxYYWrrAC4rLDKqD0hzpyEQDulpqazKGZIHjxwfMmlcVEzhqtLkBRABoShlDpENH2gDblu0UmMsyTkStE8PNSKk6q_cXhTDIAPjz7Kh8ZVj/s1600-h/garlic.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 168px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjesFh0V_NU04nzjxOpe7p55nwmT4REDzM7HMxYYWrrAC4rLDKqD0hzpyEQDulpqazKGZIHjxwfMmlcVEzhqtLkBRABoShlDpENH2gDblu0UmMsyTkStE8PNSKk6q_cXhTDIAPjz7Kh8ZVj/s320/garlic.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355132359913659698" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><strong>The reputation of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">garlic</span> as being a "herb for healing" has been established for 1,000s of years.</strong></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><strong>It's history as a curative drug and as a germicide, since it's juice contains the antibiotic oil "<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">allicin</span>" goes back to Egyptian times.</strong></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><strong>Hippocrates, father of modern medicine, used garlic and opium as common healers for infections and as a pain killer during primitive surgical amputations.</strong></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><strong>Both the old practices and modern research have shown garlic to be a highly antiseptic internal cleanser.</strong></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><strong>Eating it on a regular basis will aid digestion and build up a resistance to infection.</strong></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><strong>It is effective against bacteria which may be resistant to other antibiotics and to its ability to destroy harmful bacteria in the intestines. without effecting the natural,beneficial organisms which aid the digestion.</strong></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><strong>Taken internally, crushed garlic will give relief to colds,coughs and whooping cough.</strong></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><strong>Painful corns can be soothed by rubbing garlic on them.</strong></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><strong>Among the many other benefits claimed for garlic is its ability to stop wounds from becoming septic.</strong></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><strong>Soaked in oil and used as an embrocation it will ease sprains and rheumatic pains.</strong></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"><strong>Here are some time proven remedies, using garlic that will help you make natural preparations that will not only benefit you and your family <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">health wise</span>, but also save you heaps of money in these trying financial times.</strong></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><strong>Acne:</strong></span><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Slice a clove of garlic in half and hold the halved clove on the effected are for a few minutes.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Repeat as often as necessary.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Athlete's Foot:</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Mince a clove of garlic and mix with a small amount of petroleum jelly.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Apply the paste to the infected area with a cotton wool swab.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Hold the swab in place with an adhesive plaster and leave in place for half an hour, then remove.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Bronchitis:</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Mix together 3 tablespoons of honey with 1 tablespoon of garlic <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">juice</span>.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Take 1 teaspoon before meals.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Catarrh:</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Make a syrup using the juice from 1 clove of garlic sweetened with honey.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Take 3 times a day while the condition lasts.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Cold Prevention:</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Take 1 garlic capsule 3 times a day on a regular basis to keep you fit and healthy.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Constipation:</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">To help prevent constipation eat 1 raw garlic clove daily.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Coughs and Bronchitis:</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">This is an old folk remedy to make garlic syrup;</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Take 1 teaspoonful up to 3 times a day.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Pour 570ml (20fl oz) of boiling water over 50g (2 oz) of finely chopped garlic.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Allow to stand in a sealed bottle for 24 hours.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Strain off the liquid into a clean bottle and add enough honey until a syrupy consistency is formed.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Croup:</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Make a syrup using a sliced clove of garlic saturated with 50ml (2fl oz) of honey.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Leave to infuse for 24 hours then remove the slices of garlic and bottle.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Take every 15 minutes until relieved.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Diarrhoea and Colitis:</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Chop 1 clove of garlic, add to hot milk,soup or broth.'</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Make sure that all the garlic is consumed.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Earache:</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">mince 225g (8oz) cloves of garlic and place in a wide jar.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Add enough olive oil to cover the minced garlic.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Cover and keep for 3 days, shaking the jar each day to keep the garlic immersed in the oil.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Strain the oil into a glass bottle and when needed, place a few drops of warmed oil in the ear using a cotton wool bud.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Garlic Breath:</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Many people are embarrassed by having the smell of garlic on their breath.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Capsules which <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">dissolve</span> in the stomach and intestines are less pungent than raw garlic.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Another way to reduce the aroma is to chew fresh parsley after eating garlic.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Garlic Tea:</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Garlic tea is good for coughs and colds.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Make the brew with 4 cloves of garlic infused in 1 litre of boiling water.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Drink 1 cup of garlic tea 3 times a day.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Haemorrhoid's</span>:</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Make a paste using lanolin and fresh ground garlic cloves in equal quantities.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Apply using a clean cotton wool swab.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Hay Fever:</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Use the juice of 5 crushed cloves of garlic mixed with 4 tablespoons of honey.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Leave to infuse for 24 hours and then take 1 teaspoon of the syrup 3 times a day as long as the condition lasts.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">High Blood Pressure:</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Take 1 to 3 garlic capsules 3 times a day with water.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Always make sure that you also seek qualified medical treatment for the condition.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Insect Bites:</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">to 150ml (6fl oz) of sunflower oil add 15g (1/2 oz) of dried tansy leaves.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Heat the oil and ingredients and allow to simmer for 15 minutes/</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Add 8 cloves of minced garlic to the oil and place in a glass container.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Leave for 5 days and then strain into a clean bottle.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Dab on a little oil to the affected area with a clean cotton wool swab.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Nasal Congestion:</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Take 3 to 4 cloves of garlic,crush them and add a little cider vinegar.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Place in a heat-proof glass bowl and pour over 570ml (20fl oz) of boiling water.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Use this as an inhalant to clear the blocked passages.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Scalp Cleanser:</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Mince 10 cloves of garlic and mix with 150ml (6fl oz) of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Castor</span> oil.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Cover and leave for 48 hours and then strain the liquid into a bottle.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">The cleanser should be massaged into the scalp with the fingertips.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Wrap the head in a warm towel and leave for about 1 hour.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Shampoo the hair thoroughly.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Sciatica:</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">A daily cup of cold milk with the juice of 1 clove of garlic added.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">If preferred the milk can be heated.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Travel Sickness and Diarrhoea:</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Two garlic capsules a day are recommended especially for those going abroad.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">This will protect against tummy upsets caused by change of diet and climate.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Skin Infections:</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Squeeze the juice of a clove of garlic onto a cotton wool swab and apply to the area that is infected.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Apply a little petroleum jelly to the skin around the infected area to prevent blistering.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Sore Throat:</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Eat a single clove of garlic 3 times a day.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Sprains:</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Crush 225g (8oz) cloves of garlic and mix with 50g (2 oz) of eucalyptus oil and 50g (2 oz) of olive oil.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Leave in a jar for 2 days then strain the oils into a glass container.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Rub into the effected area to give relief.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Tonsillitis:</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Place 2 tablespoons of dried sage and 6 crushed cloves of garlic into 1 litre of boiling water.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Cover the brew and allow to cool and then strain the water into a clean bottle.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Use a small cupful of the liquid as a gargle 4 to 5 times a day to reduce the swelling.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Verrucae</span>:</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Place a thin slice of garlic on the verrucae and hold in place with a plaster.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Change the plaster and garlic slice daily.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">The verrucae should disappear in about 7 days.</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"></span></strong><br /><script type="text/javascript">var infolink_pid = 25785;</script><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://resources.infolinks.com/js/infolinks_main.js"></script>sandym54http://www.blogger.com/profile/02236182569950329659noreply@blogger.com0