Garlic

Garlic's health benefits have been documented in cultures and civilizations around the world. A classic home remedy, garlic is recommended in some degree for many medical conditions including lung problems, blood pressure, parasites, infections, headaches, ear aches, nervous conditions, flues and fevers. Onions have similar properties and are combined with garlic in some home remedies.

How to make Garlic oil

The benefits of garlic lie in the oil. The oil extract is available commercially, though consuming the cloves themselves is useful for certain conditions.

Harnessing the oil is a simple if timely process. Take eight ounces of garlic, peeled and minced and place in a glass jar. Add olive oil until the garlic is covered. Let the jar stand in a warm place for three days. After this, press and strain the oil through a cloth. Store garlic oil in a cool dry place.

Dosages

Garlic dosage varies by condition. Classic home remedies include a clove every morning for blood pressure and a clove ground into hot milk for spasms and cramps.

When consuming garlic oil, use these following recommended dosages:

For flues, colds and fevers, take one teaspoon every hour.

For earache, sack a cotton ball in a few drops of garlic oil and apply it inside your ear.

For aches and abrasions, rub oil onto the affected area.

Potential Problems

Garlic is certainly a healthy herb, but a strong one. Constantly taking garlic can cause stomach irritation and in extreme cases may damage the digestive track. Allergies to garlic are rare but can be lethal. People allergic to garlic should not take it under any circumstances. Some HIV/AIDS drugs cause adverse reactions when combined with garlic supplements.

On the whole garlic is a healthy part of any diet. Critics of garlic's medicinal use cite urban legend. If any problem persists in spite of garlic use, consult a doctor.