garlic juice

There are historical facts confirming the cultivation of garlic in ancient China. Initially, the fragrant plant was used to make a healing potion. Later, people appreciated the taste of garlic and began to use it in cooking.

Surprisingly, the positive effect of garlic on the human body was identified long before it was possible to explain the reason for the healing effect. Today it is known that the use of this product stimulates the production of hydrogen sulfide in the body. Since the substance is produced in small quantities, it does not poison the body, but helps to cleanse it of toxins. Garlic juice, which contains a shock dose of microelements and vitamins, is used in cooking, traditional and folk medicine, and cosmetology.

Composition of garlic juice

The advantage of using garlic juice is its rich chemical composition and fast effect. It contains flavonoids, nicotinic acid, mustard oil, copper, manganese, iodine, potassium, iron, calcium, sodium and phosphorus. Also, the extract is rich in B and C vitamins. The pronounced aroma of the vegetable confirms the rich content of essential oils.

At the same time, the juice is not acidic, therefore, it is not capable of destroying tooth enamel. But the sharp specific smell and active effect on the body excludes the possibility of using it as the main product in unloading juice diets.

Useful Properties

Garlic juice is an excellent antioxidant, therefore it is used for the treatment and prevention of vascular and heart diseases. In addition, this plant belongs to the onion genus, and, like other members of the class, is an excellent immunostimulant.

Our ancestors used garlic itself and its juice as a cure for viruses and colds. And not in vain, the allicin and phytoncides contained in the composition prevent the spread of pathogenic microflora and increase the body’s defenses. At the same time, the phytoncides included in the composition do not disappear during long-term storage. In the spring, when the body suffers from beriberi, and seasonal vegetables and fruits are still missing, healing juice becomes a real salvation. Additionally, the chemical composition of garlic contains a protein that has a positive effect on the production of antibodies that protect the body from the negative effects of the environment.

Eating small doses of garlic juice helps to normalize blood pressure. This happens due to the fact that the composition contains substances that strengthen the walls of blood vessels and prevent their narrowing. At the same time, it is an excellent prevention against heart disease. It has been proven that regular use of a few drops of an aromatic plant extract for 5-6 months can improve the condition of hypertensive patients without the use of medicines.

It is impossible to refuse the use of garlic and those who monitor the content of cholesterol in the body. Allicin removes excess cholesterol and prevents the formation of plaques in the vessels.

And this is not a complete list of the valuable properties of this unique plant!

Chemical composition of garlic juice

To make sure that the use of this extract really brings great benefits to the body, consider the approximate content of nutrients in one head of garlic:

How to cook at home

The process of making juice at home is not associated with large time costs or the use of complex technologies. To get a valuable extract, use a quality vegetable that does not show signs of rot or drying out.

Phased cooking process:

• divide the head of garlic into cloves, peel and wash each of them;
• chop the vegetable using a special press or with a knife;
• put the finished slurry in gauze and carefully squeeze the juice (you can use a coffee strainer instead of gauze);
• ready-made juice can be consumed in pure or diluted form, as well as used for cosmetic or medicinal purposes.

To make the freshly squeezed extract have a more delicate taste, garlic can be pre-baked in the oven. At the same time, only bitterness and bright aroma will disappear, useful substances will be preserved in full.

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A cure for cancer

Garlic can be used as a prophylactic against cancer cells, so it must be present in the diet of smokers. And in general, this vegetable is also called natural chemotherapy – many folk methods of dealing with various types of cancer are built on its basis.

Restoration of the normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract

Drinking juice helps stimulate the production of enzymes involved in digestion. In addition, this product is the prevention of gas accumulation in the intestines.

Brain Function Support

With age, blood circulation in the body worsens, and the brain also suffers. Taking garlic juice helps to restore normal blood flow in the vessels of the brain and prevent the development of the so-called senile dementia.

Male power

Stimulates the production of testosterone, is an excellent prevention of infections of the genitourinary system and inflammatory processes in the prostate gland. By positively influencing the blood flow, the juice contributes to good potency.

Anti aging agent

The elixir of eternal youth has not yet been invented. But more and more experts are inclined to believe that the basis of this unique potion is guaranteed to be garlic juice – this extract resists the aging of the whole organism as a whole.

Recipes of traditional medicine

With osteochondrosis, such a remedy will help – mix 200 ml of garlic juice and 500 ml of vodka, let it brew for 10-14 days. Use the prepared solution for external use, rubbing it on sore spots. To enhance the effect, you can wrap a downy scarf over it. It is better to make compresses at night, when there is no need to leave a warm room.

To combat age-related changes, prepare an elixir, the recipe of which was invented several centuries ago – chop 400 g of a vegetable and squeeze out the juice, mix with the juice of 24 lemons. Store in a glass jar in the refrigerator. It is not recommended to use it in its pure form, as you can earn a burn of the oral mucosa and damage tooth enamel. Dissolve a teaspoon of the drug in a glass of warm water, and drink in small sips. Daily use will normalize the circulatory system, add tone and vitality.

To fight viruses and colds, a mixture of lemon juice, garlic and honey (1:2:2) will help. The prepared medicine not only has a detrimental effect on pathogenic microflora, but also tastes quite pleasant. Evening tea with a spoonful of vitamin mixture helps to strengthen the immune system and sound healthy sleep.

With a prolonged runny nose, you can prepare nose drops, which include equal parts carrot juice and garlic juice. Having studied the reviews of those who personally tried this recipe, we can talk about an excellent effect – the mixture breaks even sinusitis, eliminating the need for surgery.

The same drops can also be dripped into the ear with frequent otitis media or painful sulfur plugs. But, to exclude the possibility of burning the middle ear, olive oil must also be added to the mixture.

Masks for hair and skin

If you want to accelerate hair growth and make your hair thicker and healthier, it is recommended to rub the juice directly into the scalp. You can make such masks 2-3 times a week. At the same time, you do not need to wrap your head – when heated, irritation may occur. And the gruel remaining from cooking can be mixed with honey – the resulting mixture has high antiseptic properties and is suitable for cleansing problematic facial skin, treating acne and blackheads.

Противопоказания

A contraindication to the use of garlic and juice from it is a stomach or duodenal ulcer, epilepsy, anemia, kidney pathology, severe intestinal dysfunction. Mothers who breastfeed their babies are also advised to refrain from this product – milk acquires an unpleasant aroma and taste. Exceeding the daily dose threatens gastrointestinal disorders and internal bleeding.

Knowing everything about the benefits and dangers of this vegetable, it is easy to avoid mistakes using traditional medicine recipes.