Garlic is certainly one of the best natural remedies, indeed this powerful food has antibacterial, antiseptic and antifungal properties. And as it is present in all the kitchens, why not take the opportunity to prepare a syrup to fight against several diseases?
The recent increase in the popularity of alternative medicines and natural products has sparked renewed interest in garlic and its derivatives as potential natural remedies. It has been proven that this food is effective against the most common ailments, moreover our ancestors used it as an insect repellent, medieval Europe against the plague and the Egyptians even buried it with their dead!
Garlic, the ally of your health
Garlic is part of the family of onions and the 'bulb' of this plant usually consists of 10 to 20 smaller sections called pods. Each of them is a concentrate of flavor and medicinal properties. Every 100 grams of garlic contains about 131 calories, 33 grams of carbohydrates, 6.36 grams of protein. Garlic is also rich in vitamin B9, B1, B2, B3, B6, folate, vitamin C, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and zinc.
Several human studies have shown that garlic has many benefits including:
- Improve the health of the cardiovascular system by reducing cholesterol, triglyceride and blood lipid levels.
- Decrease blood pressure
- Have an anti-tumor effect
- Prevent the growth of cancer cells
Have a strong antibacterial and antifungal effect, ability to fight infections
As for cider vinegar, it is a fermented juice made from crushed apples. Like apple juice, it contains vitamins B1, B2 and B6, biotin, folic acid, niacin, pantothenic acid and vitamin C. It also contains small amounts of minerals: sodium, phosphorus, potassium , calcium, iron and magnesium.
Apple cider vinegar is used alone or with honey for weakened bones (osteoporosis), weight loss, cramps and leg pain, upset stomach, sore throat, sinus problems, hypertension, arthritis, accumulated toxins in the body, cholesterol and infections.
The essential syrup
Today's recipe is a syrup made from garlic, honey and apple cider vinegar.
Ingredients
- 200 ml. honey
- 100 ml. apple cider vinegar
- 8 cloves of garlic
The method of preparation
Peel and wash the garlic cloves, then add the apple cider vinegar and honey. Mix for 15 to 20 seconds, then transfer the remedy to a glass jar and leave it in the refrigerator for 5 days. You must stir the remedy once a day so that the ingredients can brew.
After 5 days, the remedy will be ready for consumption. Simply add 2 tablespoons in a large glass of warm water, then drink on an empty stomach. Be careful the mixture is powerful enough, so do not take it alone, it is important to dilute it in water.
Caution
Garlic is quite powerful in both taste and smell. Although it is good for your health, some people may experience side effects such as heartburn, bloating, nausea, and diarrhea. If you are taking blood thinners, talk to your doctor because eating garlic can boost the effects of these medications. Garlic is also not recommended for people who have just undergone surgery and breastfeeding women.
The consumption of apple cider vinegar can cause allergic reactions in people who suffer from sulphite allergy.
Despite its miraculous benefits, honey should never be administered to children under one year of age because their digestive system is not mature enough to support the contaminants in this product.
