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Garlic is a proven folk remedy in the fight against colds. The plant contains up to 8% ascorbic acid, which stimulates metabolic processes and strengthens the immune system. Grape wine normalizes cardiac activity, serves as a natural antimicrobial and antioxidant agent. Tincture of wine with garlic helps with many diseases, as the ingredients enhance the beneficial effects of each other.
The benefits of tincture of garlic and wine
Garlic is a natural antimicrobial agent. It contains 17 trace elements necessary for the human body, including:
- potassium;
- germanium;
- sulfur;
- selenium;
- magnesium;
- calcium.
Germanium strengthens the walls of blood vessels, helps to maintain their elasticity, and prevents the development of varicose veins. Sulfur effectively destroys pathogenic microflora, and selenium fights the formation of free radicals in the body. Magnesium is an essential element for the functioning of the heart muscle. Its deficiency often causes the development of cardiac pathologies.
Grape wine normalizes blood pressure, lowers cholesterol, prevents the formation of blood clots, prevents the development of heart attack, stroke and atherosclerosis. Of course, the drink brings benefits only with moderate use – no more than 150 ml per day.
Wine with garlic is a combination in which the beneficial properties of the two products are enhanced. The tincture strengthens the cardiovascular system, eases the course of colds and even promotes weight loss, as it speeds up the metabolism. Adherents of alternative medicine claim that the remedy can cure a total of one hundred diseases.
Scope of wine with garlic
Red wine with garlic is traditionally used to improve the heart and blood vessels, improve immunity.
Tincture action:
- cleanses blood vessels of cholesterol;
- stabilizes blood pressure;
- strengthens the heart muscle.
In addition, the tincture normalizes the bacterial microflora, fights inflammatory processes. Effective use of tincture in diseases of the respiratory tract: bronchitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis. Folk remedy destroys pathogenic bacteria, facilitates sputum discharge, promotes the removal of toxins.
White wine with garlic is used less often, since the concentration of nutrients is much higher in red varieties. This tincture is effective for digestive disorders, flatulence and constipation. The cloves are soaked in white wine to preserve the beneficial properties of the plant. After this treatment, garlic can be stored at room temperature for a long time.
Garlic wine tincture recipe
Before preparing the tincture, you must carefully consider the choice of garlic. The head must be tight, dry, free of voids and external damage. It is desirable that the vegetables are fresh, harvested at the end of the season, as some of the useful properties are lost during storage.
Wine must be chosen only dry, fortified varieties with a high sugar content will not work. The drink must be completely natural, without the addition of flavorings and preservatives.
Technology of preparation
- Peel 12 medium-sized garlic cloves.
- Crush in a wooden mortar.
- Place in a dark glass bowl.
- Pour 0,7 liters of wine.
- Cork with a lid, insist in a dark place at room temperature for 2 weeks, shaking the container occasionally.
- Strain and pour into a bottle.
Please note – when preparing and grinding cloves, do not use metal kitchen utensils, as this contributes to oxidation. Vitamins and minerals are destroyed, garlic loses its beneficial properties.
How to take wine with garlic
The therapeutic effect of the tincture increases over time, it can be used even 2-3 years after preparation. Keep the product in a cool place.
The course of admission is a month. Tincture of garlic on wine is taken regularly, 1 teaspoon three times a day before meals. It is recommended to mix the product with a small amount of milk to protect the gastric mucosa.
The list of diseases in which tincture helps:
- cardiovascular pathologies;
- viral infections;
- metabolic disorders;
- weak immunity;
- gynecological diseases;
- helminthiasis.
During treatment, you should adhere to a healthy diet, exclude fried and fatty foods. Add fresh vegetables, fruits, and protein-rich foods to your diet.
Противопоказания
Wine with garlic should not be taken with allergic intolerance to any of the components. The product is contraindicated in children and women during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
It is undesirable to use tincture for the following diseases:
- chronic gastritis and peptic ulcer;
- pancreatitis;
- diseases of the liver and intestines;
- alcohol addiction.
While taking the tincture, side effects can be observed: heartburn, frequent urge to urinate, tachycardia, sleep disturbances. If any of these symptoms appear, treatment should be stopped immediately.
Attention! Self-medication can be dangerous, consult your doctor before use.