1. Benefits of garlic to liver: Garlic protects liver form toxins and toxic substances by activating liver cells and also boosts liver functioning by rejuvenating tired liver cells.
2. Benefits of garlic to blood circulation: Garlic is very effective in the treatment of atherosclerosis and thrombosis.
3. Benefits of garlic to stomach: Garlic contain allicin a compound which helps regulates the stomach function by promoting and can be also used with protein in order to reduce excessive stomach activity , also beneficial in constipation as well as in diarrhea.
4. Benefits of garlic in insulin secretion: A combination of allicin with Vitamin B1 is used for activating the functions of pancreas which promotes insulin secretion. Therefore, garlic is beneficial in diabetes treatment, as diabetes is caused by a lack of insulin or by the defective functioning of the pancreas.
5. Garlic is also used for stimulating the brain nerves and controlling functionality of the heart constantly.
November 13, 2009
* The pungent constituents of ginger namely shogaols and gingerols are extremely effective in controlling vomiting and nausea because of their ability to control the movements of the gastrointestinal tract.
* Ginger has enjoyed the status of being the traditional medicine for the treatment of cough, cold and congestion in the fields of ayurveda and naturopathy.
* The extracts of ginger namely the ginger beer and the ginger ale are used as stomach settlers for generations in many countries due to their properties of being good analgesics and sedatives.
* The medical form of ginger, popularly known as ‘Jamaica Ginger’, is used for treating dyspepsia and colic diseases and is especially recommended to people who suffer from gall stones. This is due to the fact that the intake of this herb triggers the release of bile from the gall bladder and thus causes the problem to heal over a period of time.
* Ginger should be taken by people who have diabetes and also by those who suffer from heart problems because it tends to lower the cholesterol content of the blood.
* Ginger can be used by pregnant women to ward off the morning sickness as it is not known to cause any harm to the fetus.
* Since it can be used for treatment of external wounds like snake bites as well as for internal disorders like ovarian and colon cancers, it is considered to be a universal remedy which must be present at home at all times.
* Fresh ginger juice if applied to minor burns as well as skin irritations provides immediate relief where as ginger oil is used extensively in spas and saloons due to its refreshing effect on one’s mind and its ability to reduce arthritic pain.
* Ginger is added as a flavoring agent in a number of food stuffs which vary according to the region in which they are prepared.
* Ginger can also be used for reducing toothache and the discomfort which arises due to the infection in the upper respiratory tract due to its antibacterial and antifungal nature.
November 11, 2009
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