Garlic is one of the most used items in traditional medicine. A small piece of garlic have multiple health benefits that can help improve overall health. Garlic contains antiviral, antibiotic, antifungal, germicide and antiseptic properties that can aid with various illnesses.
Besides being used in traditional medicine, garlic is also famous in the culinary world. It is used in a lot of traditional cooking and new age cuisines. A small clove of garlic can do wonders to a simple dish.
People tend to overlook the beauty benefit of garlic. Garlic may also be used for beauty treatments. It is packed with antioxidant that is needed by the skin to flush out free radicals.
Here are some famous beauty benefits of Garlic.
Acne Treatment
Due to garlic’s antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, it can be used to reduce the appearance of blemishes and acne. The antioxidants in garlic can also help kill the bacteria which will prevent it from spreading. You can simply rub a freshly sliced clove on your blemish or pimple or crush the garlic and extract the juice. Massage this juice on your face and rinse off with gentle soap.
Hair Loss
Garlic has high levels of allicin, a sulfur compound that is commonly found in hair loss products. Garlic helps improve blood circulation and improve hair health. Extract garlic juice from fresh cloves and mix with your choice of essential oil. Use this mixture on the scalp. Massage it for ten to fifteen minutes. Rinse off with lukewarm water and shampoo the next day. You can repeat this treatment three to four times a week.
Weight Management
Garlic is a common ingredient in most recipes. It can help improve the taste of the dish, and get this – it can help you lose weight. A study has shown that people who take in garlic daily are more likely to lose weight or maintain their current weight.
Keeps Mosquitos Away
Mosquitos tend to dislike the smell of garlic. Prevent getting mosquito bites by creating a mixture of garlic oil, beeswax and petroleum jelly together. Apply this mixture all over your arms and legs to keep mosquitos away. If you’re not too keen to smelling like garlic while camping out, we suggest having a bowl of fresh cloves nearby.
Cold Sores
You can reduce the appearance and get instant relief from cold sores with the help of trusty ol’ garlic. Just take a clove of garlic and slice it. Apply the freshly sliced side directly on the cold sore. The juice from the garlic can cause some stinging effect but the anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties of garlic can help speed up healing and prevent further infection.
Garlic is a very common household item that most pantries or kitchens are accustomed to having. It is widely used in cooking as it can improve the taste of food and add more flavor. It is also widely used for traditional medicine but besides this helpful uses of garlic, it may be used in multiple beauty treatments. Try some of these beauty benefits out and share with us your garlic experience.
