Garlic is considered as an useful spice with various health benefits. It is said to beneficial for cardiac problems and cholesterol management. However, it has to be kept in mind that Garlic alone can not be a treatment for any disease. Garlic has very high sulphur content which may not suit every individual. Overdose of any thing can cause adverse effect to ones health. Garlic is more effective when taken raw( which in my opinion is not an appetising option) or mildly fried. While using in our Indian cooking, in dals or as 'tadka' in other vegetables, it should not be allowed to turn deep brown. Crushed garlic also gives a distinctive taste when added to pizza sauce or other continental dishes.
Garlic is not only useful for bp, heart problems but is also useful for digestion if taken in reasonable quanities. In india due to certain religious beliefs people avoid onion and garlic but wake up people, nothing wrong if taken in reasonable quantities and we are not saints when we live normal life so should not imitate them.
I have been a botany student and have studied the benefits of garlic. Few have been mentioned in the discussion but the most important one in my opinion is that the aged garlic is very rich in antioxidants which protects the body against premature ageing and also against the deadly cancer. However, garlic is also known to cause allergy in some people and those undergoing surgery and taking some serious medication should consult doctors .
can you share some more information about Garlic? Usually i throw the aged garlic.here after i wont do it.
