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Sore Throat:
Chop of mince a clove of
Garlic until it's real fine, then boil water
like you do when making tea. Next, add chopped Garlic to the
water,
let it sit in water for a few minutes, then strain.
Let the water cool before drinking.
It soothes the throat by reducing tissue inflammation,
thus also minimizing pain. Add honey for flavor.
Cold Sores:
To cure,
cut a clove in half and apply to the sore. But
avoid applying garlic directly to
the skin, as it may causing
burning and irritation.
Colds, Flu
and Coughs:
Garlic is
loaded with vitamins and minerals
like manganese, selenium, iron, copper, vitamin C,
vitamin B, potassium, and other antioxidants,
including allicin.
Garlic have anti-viral and immune boosting properties.
Garlic has been used as an antiseptic, antibacterial,
and anti-fungal agent.
It may help the body resist or destroy viruses and other
microorganisms.
It does this by boosting the immune system.
Garlic is also claimed to fight infections.
The results of a
12-week study showed that garlic every day
reduced the number of colds by 63%.
In another study, participants who took a garlic
supplement were more likely to catch a cold than
were those who did not take garlic; those who
used garlic also got over colds faster.
Studies have also reported that the
average
length of cold symptoms were reduced from
5 days to a day and a half.
To cure, mince a
clove of Garlic and steep it in hot water for
5 minutes. Strain and drink. Add some honey for
flavor.
Garlic is safe for most people to consume unless you
have
allergies.
It could cause stomach discomfort for
some,
and others might not like the taste or smell.
For colds and the
flu, it also provides decongestant and
expectorant effects.
Roast a clove of garlic and have it with a spoon of
honey before going to bed.
This provides you relief against cough.
At the first sign of
an impending cold, a sniffle, scratchiness
in the throat, itchy or runny eyes: crush a clove of
garlic
(or 2 or 3) and place the garlic in a cup.
Let the garlic rest for 10 minutes.
Pour boiling water over the garlic, leaving room for
honey
and lemon.
Add honey and/or lemon to taste (optional). Drink.
The garlic will remain at the bottom of the cup.
Scoop it up with a spoon and chew it well before
swallowing.
The next day, if the scratchy throat and other symptoms
persist,
repeat the process.
And remember, drink plenty of fluids and rest often to
speed
up recovery.