WHAT IS GARLIC?
Garlic is a strong-smelling pungent-tasting bulb, used as a flavouring in cooking and in herbal medicine!!
*11 Proven Health Benefits of Garlic*
Written by Joe Leech, MS on January 19, 2017
"Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food."
Those are famous words from the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, often called the father of Western medicine.
He actually used to prescribe garlic to treat a variety of medical conditions.
Well... modern science has recently confirmed many of these beneficial health effects.
Here are 11 health benefits of garlic that are supported by human research studies.
- Garlic Contains a Compound Called Allicin, Which Has Potent Medicinal Properties.
- Garlic Is Highly Nutritious, But Has Very Few Calories.
- Garlic Can Combat Sickness, Including the Common Cold.
- The Active Compounds in Garlic Can Reduce Blood Pressure.
- Garlic Improves Cholesterol Levels, Which May Lower the Risk of Heart Disease.
- Garlic Contains Antioxidants That May Help Prevent Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia.
- Garlic May Help You Live Longer.
- Athletic Performance Can Be Improved With Garlic Supplementation.
- Eating Garlic Can Help Detoxify Heavy Metals in the Body.
- Garlic May Improve Bone Health.
- Garlic Is Easy to Include in Your Diet and Tastes Absolutely Delicious.
source:https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-proven-health-benefits-of-garlic
What Is Ginger?
Ginger, also known as Zingiber officinale, is a flowering plant that is closely related to turmeric and
cardamom .
Ginger comes from rhizomes, which are underground stems that grow horizontally and form roots downwards while leaves and new stems sprout on top. Buds then form at intervals along each stem.
BENEFITS - Helps Treat Nausea
- Fights Fungal Infections
- Protects Against Stomach Ulcers
- Protects Against Stomach Ulcers
- Eases Menstrual Pains
- May Inhibit Cancer Growth
- Regulates Blood Sugar
- Relieves Joint and Muscle Pain
- Lowers Cholesterol Levels
- Improves Brain Function
- Blocks Bacterial Infections
- Eases Inflammation
- Promotes Proper Digestion
source info: https://draxe.com/10-medicinal-ginger-health-benefits/
CONCLUSION
Garlic and ginger are two herbs that possess many little - known therapeutic uses and health benefits , alongside their more common uses in the kitchen . Both of these herbs have been studied for their effectiveness in fighting infections , preventing cancer and reducing inflammation and various other applications .!
