As a good treatment for colds, garlic can also be used in a variety of other unconventional purposes. Check out all of them in our article below:
1. TREAT ATHLETE’S FOOT WITH GARLIC & ELIMINATE FUNGAL INFECTIONS WITH GARLIC
Due to its anti-fungal properties, garlic could be a good way to get rid of itchy athlete’s foot, and to eliminate fungal infections. You just need to prepare some warm water with crushed garlic and soak your feet in it for about 30 minutes.
2. CLEAR ACNE
Maybe you haven’t heard about this usage of garlic but it is the best natural substitution for acne medications. The antioxidants that it contains k.i.l.l the bacteria and in that way make the acne and blemishes disappear. Take some sliced garlic and rub on the pimple for an effective topical treatment
3. GROW BEAUTIFUL HAIR WITH GARLIC
Garlic contains big amount of allicin which makes it great for prevention and treatment of hair loss. Slices some garlic and rub it into your scalp, while doing this try to squeeze it for more benefits. In
addition, you can add some oil and massage your head gently with it.
4. PREVENT &TREAT COLDS
Start consuming garlic regularly every day by adding it to your meals that you prepare and your immune system will be increased. Next time when you catch a cold try treating it with a garlic tea. Put some chopped or minced garlic in boiling water for several minutes, after that strain the tea and drink it. This tea is not much tasty but you can improve the taste by adding some honey or ginger.
5. CONQUER COLD SORES
There is an old cold sore home remedy that includes holding crushed garlic directly on the cold sore; its natural anti-inflammatory properties could help reduce pain and swelling.
6. SOOTHE PSORIASIS WITH GARLIC
Garlic’s anti-inflammatory properties help you prevent psoriasis. You only need to rub some garlic oil on the affected area of your skin and you will notice the improvement very soon.
7. CONTROL YOUR WEIGHT WITH GARLIC
According to the nutritionist Cynthia Sass, garlic is excellent for accelerating the weight loss process. She cites a study which has been based on mice. They were eating a garlic-rich diet and reduced their weight and fat stores. We recommend you to include garlic in your diet everyday and you will have waist-friendly meals.
8. PROTECT PLANTS WITH GARLIC
Garden pests get away from garlic, so instead of buying pesticides you can prepare it on your own by using garlic. Mix garlic, mineral oil, water, and liquid soap. Pour into a spray bottle and mist your plants to keep away destructive critters.
9. CATCH MORE FISH WITH GARLIC
The garlic scent has been proved to attract fish. There are baits with the smell built in that can be bought in the markets, but you can also make your own by using food scraps and plenty of cloves.
