Garlic is one of the beneficial plants that could be consumed to enhance people’s health. This plant which contains a large amount of vitamins and minerals can be consumed both as a vegetable or as an ingredient in cuisines. This plant can be harvested in many different parts of the world including Kurdistan.
Apart from being a popular spice in cooking, garlic has been used in traditional and modern medicine to cure diseases. It also has been used to enhance the immune system or to treat many kinds of infections or illnesses. Of course, garlic should be used for any purposes moderately.
Not only is garlic rich in vitamins A and B but it also has minerals such as magnesium, selenium, zinc, calcium, and iron as well as proteins and fibers.
The sulfur compounds of garlic enter the body from the digestive tract, then travel throughout the body and have powerful biological effects.
The most important benefits of consuming garlic are:
1. It is beneficial for people’s hearts and keeps blood pressure normal.
2. It can help the skin to cleanse and prevents skin abnormalities.
3. It can help the body to get rid of the toxic elements.
4. It is anti-bacterial and prevents fungus from growing in the body so it can be used in facial creams.
5. It helps the immune system to defend the body against cold or virus-related diseases.
6. It helps colon malfunctions decrease by up to 35%.
7. It acts against infections.
8. It is considered to be one of the best vegetables being used in different kinds of food.
9. Rubbing garlic oil can help reduce joint pains.
10. It can be used as a spice or directly in foods for its endless benefits.
Consuming garlic with all these benefits can be very useful as long as it is consumed moderately because if not so it will harm the body.
Consuming garlic can harm the body particularly:
When the stomach is sensitive.
When one’s health is not stable.
Overeating garlic can cause bad breath.
Eating garlic when the stomach is empty can cause diarrhea.
Overeating garlic can cause headaches.
