Garlic not only serves to drive away vampires, it is possibly one of the most used food in the kitchen of all cultures, an indispensable condiment that stands, according to many studies, as the most effective and versatile remedy for many diseases and conditions . It may leave us bad breath, but without a doubt deserves to have it always at hand ...
Garlic, protector against evil
The allium sativium comes from Central Asia, specifically Turkestan , where it was cultivated for 4000 years. Trade routes took him early to Egypt, who quickly became attached to it, using it as a culinary resource, as an essential drug for infections or to prevent epidemics. In fact, it is common to find garlic in many pharaonic tombs, as was the case of the famous secret chamber where Tutankhamun was . Garlic was much appreciated and was given magical powers.
It is precisely because of its antibiotic and combative properties of viruses or bacteria, so it was common to install it on doors and windows. The Greeks were the initiators of this tradition, that of using garlic as a remedy to ward off evil . Whether they were diseases ... or malicious entities. Aristotle, for example, extolled his qualities to fight rabies.
Remedy for "almost everything"
There are many studies that support the healing properties of garlic. In fact it is possibly the simplest, most economical and natural resource available to us to treat many of our most common diseases. Do you want to know what garlic is good for? take note:
As the Greeks told us, their antibacterial power is very effective, it protects us from viruses, fungi and bacteria.
It is anti-inflammatory.
It is an excellent natural antibiotic.
It has anticoagulant and vasodilating properties, it avoids the hardening of our arteries, improving our tension, our circulation .... It is an excellent protector of our heart , reduces cholesterol and the risk of heart disease.
In topical use, it serves as an antiseptic .
It has expectorant properties, very suitable for colds and colds.
Garlic is also very suitable for people with diabetes because it regulates blood sugar levels.
Suitable for treating dysentery and other gastrointestinal infections.
As you can see consuming this acid-tasting plant, it is truly an all-terrain remedy that will offer you more help than any bottle of vitamins from the pharmacy. Surely it is a resource that our grandparents already knew, so it is not enough that we trust again in the old traditions ... although if in addition to protecting your health you also want to get rid of the evil spirits, you are free to put or not that crown of garlic on the lintel of your window.