Garlic is an herb that is related to onion, leeks and chives. It is low in calories and has medicinal value. Garlic produces a chemical called allicin, which seems to work for certain conditions.

Benefits:

• Rich in vitamin C, B6 and manganese.
• It contains antioxidants.
• Fights viruses and bacterial infections.

Garlic may help in the following:

• It reduces high blood pressure and cholesterol. Eat 6 to 7 raw pods a day first thing in the morning.
• Reduce pre-meal blood sugar levels in people with or without diabetes.
• Prevents sore throats. Crush four cloves of garlic and four spoon juice of holy basil.
• Garlic oil mixed with coconut oil or mustard oil helps pain due to arthritis, swelling. By massaging gently on the affected area helps.