The primary benefits of garlic juice include preventing baldness, lowering cholesterol, skin care, strengthening the immune system, and aiding weight loss. It also aids in stimulating the production of sex hormones, boosting circulation, lowering bloodpressure, reducing cancer risk, detoxifying the body, and soothing respiratoryconditions.
What Is Garlic Juice?
Garlic juice is made by pressing, juicing or blending garlic cloves, which come from the plant bearing the scientific name Allium sativum. Closely related to onions, garlic has been used for thousands of years around the globe due to its powerful effects on human health. While drinking pure garlic juice may not sound palatable to many people, the health benefits associated with this unique beverage are undeniable.
Balanced between its use as a flavorful ingredient and as an element of traditional medicine, many people rely on garlic juice for its anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic, antibacterial, anti-fungal and antioxidant effects. Garlic juice is a rich source of allicin, the active ingredient in garlic. [1] It also has abundant vitamins such as B vitamins, vitamin C, as well as minerals like manganese, phosphorus, calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium and zinc. Additionally, it also contains sulfuric compounds and other volatile acids.
How to Make Garlic Juice?
You can make garlic juice quite easily at home, provided you have a decent amount of garlic and a bit of patience. So juicing a kilogram at a time will yield roughly 2 cups of garlic juice. Only a small amount of juice is required to have an effect, thus, you will likely end up storing the rest of the juice for later use.
Ingredients
1 kilogram of garlic
Recipe
- Step 1: Peel the skin of all the garlic cloves and wash them thoroughly.
- Step 2: Blend garlic cloves in a blender, or juicer for 2-3 minutes.
- Step 3: Strain the garlic pulp through a fine sieve. Slowly pour the garlic juice through a coffee filter.
- Step 4: Pour the juice into an ice cube tray to prevent oxidation and freeze.
Serving suggestion: When you want to use the garlic juice, simply pop out an ice cube and add it to shakes, smoothies, soup, or hot water (for a healthy gargle).
Benefits of Garlic Juice
Let’s look at some of the important health benefits of garlic juice below:
Skin Care
Consuming garlic juice provides antioxidants to the skin that will reduce signs of aging, improve coloration, and prevent inflammatory conditions or infections. [2]
Cures Acne
Garlic juice helps in treating acne. Apply garlic juice on face and wash it after 5 mins. Repeat the process until the acne disappears.
Note: Do not keep it overnight as the garlic juice may harm or burn the skin.
Reduces Hair Loss
Many people use garlic juice to strengthen their hair, prevent hair loss, and promote healthy hair follicles. [3] This natural remedy can be consumed internally or mixed with other hair products or washes for excellent effects.
Hair Lice
Mix garlic juice with lemon juice and apply it to your hair and scalp. Leave it overnight and wash it in the morning. Repeat the process for 5 days at a stretch and enjoy a lice-free healthy hair!
Boosts Immune System
The antibacterial, anti-fungal, and antioxidant properties of garlic juice make it an excellent immune system shield. [4]Furthermore, it also helps prevent chronic diseases and localized infections.
Weight Loss
Allicin, the active ingredient in garlic juice, has been associated with weight loss, as it can help to lower the levels of unhealthy fats in the body. [5] Furthermore, it also provides a metabolic boost that helps you burn calories.
Treats Impotence
Research has linked garlic juice with a marked increase in sex hormones, which can help people overcome impotence, slow sperm motility, and increase sperm count. [6]
Enhances Circulation
Herbs like garlic and onion are closely associated with boosting circulation and lowering plaque levels in the arteries and blood vessels. [7] This can further increase energy levels and lower your risk of various cardiovascular problems.
Anti-coagulant
Garlic juice is a natural and highly effective blood thinner. It helps in preventing thrombosis, which is blockages of blood flow due to clots.
Boosts Heart Health
Garlic juice can lower cholesterol levels, while also reducing blood pressure and strengthening the cardiovascular system. [8]This, in turn, helps lower your risk of heart attack or stroke.
Lowers Cholesterol
Use of garlic juice also lowers total and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. [9] But it does not have any impact on triglyceride and HDL (good) cholesterol levels. [10] [11]
Lowers Hypertension
Large doses of allicin (a compound present in garlic) can lower the blood pressure of thosesuffering from hypertension. [12] [13] In certain cases, it may be as effective as any regular medication.
Other Benefits
Other benefits of garlic juice include:
Prevents Cancer
Antioxidants along with allicin in garlic juice help prevent oxidative stress by neutralizing free radicals. This prevents cell mutation and the development of cancer. [14]
Respiratory Conditions
Many people use garlic juice because it can rapidly clear up respiratory infections and reduce inflammation. [15] [16] It also helps repair damaged tissues in the respiratory tracts. [17]
Treats A Sore Throat
Prevents Asthma
Mix 10 drops of garlic juice with 2 tbsp of honey in a glass of water. Drinking this daily will help prevent asthma.
Relieves Insect Bites
Topical application of garlic juice on targeted area help relieve pain caused by insect bites.
Prevents Sagging Breasts
Regular drinking of garlic juice helps prevent sagging of breasts. It also helps in toning them.
Cures Encephalitis
High doses of garlic juice may cure encephalitis, which is an acute inflammation of the brain. However, do consult your doctor before considering this alternative.
Treats Fungal Infections
Intake of raw garlic juice can also treat various fungal infections including athlete’s foot, as well as ear and foot infection. Topical application of garlic juice on the infected area can further soothe itching and irritation.
Garlic Juice Side Effects
Drinking excess garlic juice can cause various side effects like:
- Bleeding: The anticoagulant nature of garlic’s active ingredients can exacerbate bleeding disorders and should be avoided before or after a surgery. Also, avoid intake along with other anticoagulant drugs.
- Stomach issues: Avoid consuming garlic juice on an empty stomach as its concentrated dose can irritate the stomach, causing diarrhea, excessive gas, weight loss, nausea, and cramping, as well as dizziness or headaches.
- Allergies: Some people may have topical and internal allergies and should avoid use.
Do consult a doctor before adding this concentrated juice to your health regimen.
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