Garlic is a staple ingredient in Indian kitchens. The herb is commonly used to add pungent flavouring to different recipes including sauces, soups, stews, vegetables, dressings among others. However, do you know, there is a lot more to garlic than being a kitchen ingredient?
Garlic is packed with antibacterial, antifungal properties that can solve a lot of your daily woes related to your skin, hair and even overall health. Garlic can be used in the form of an oil which can be easily prepared at home.
In a saucepan, add a cup of olive oil and one to two cloves of garlic. Bring to a boil and take off the flame once the oil changes its colour. Store the oil in an air-tight container.
If you have acne-prone skin and no product is working for you, turn to garlic oil. Garlic is an effective remedy for acne. It is loaded with vitamin C, copper and zinc, all the ingredients which are quite beneficial for your skin. Take a few drops of garlic oil and mix it with fuller's earth or multani mitti. Apply on your face and wash after a few minutes.
Toothaches are common. If you don't wish to pop pain relievers, use garlic oil for quick relief. Drop a few drops of garlic oil on a cotton ball and apply on the aching tooth. Keep it on for about 15-20 minutes and then discard.
Because garlic is enriched with vitamin C, E, B6, it is a great remedy for hair loss. It helps strengthen your hair follicles too and further helps with hair growth. Apply garlic oil on your hair twice a month, keep it overnight and then wash with a mild shampoo.
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To keep mosquitoes at bay, you can use your own, homemade repellent. Dip a cotton pad in garlic oil and scrub it over your skin. This will prevent the mosquitoes from attacking your skin.
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Ear infections are quite common and can be painful. An age-old traditional remedy to treat it is using garlic oil. Take a few drops of garlic oil and mix it with mustard oil. Warm the mix a little and apply it inside your ears using a Q-tip.
If you have been suffering from a cold for a long time now then try using garlic oil. Apply garlic oil on your body before taking a bath. It will help you fight cold and also keep your skin moisturised.
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Do you know garlic oil can help you boost heart health? Garlic oil can be used for cooking. Consuming food cooked in garlic oil is believed to be beneficial for heart health, it improves cholesterol levels. However, make sure you consult your doctor before making garlic oil a part of your diet.
Though garlic oil is believed to have multiple benefits, make sure you do a patch test on your hand before using it directly to prevent any infection.
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