4 benefits of garlic to the body you didn't know

A common ingredient in every kitchen, it’s the organic sulphur compound allicin in garlic that gives it its pungent smell and makes it a healthy addition to your diet.

Garlic also contains useful minerals such as phosphorous, calcium, and iron, as well as trace minerals like iodine, sulphur, and chlorine, which are also present in the cloves.

Below are some of the many benefits of garlic:

Protects skin and hair

Garlic protects the skin from the effect of free radicals and slows down the depletion of collagen which leads to loss of elasticity in aging skin.

Garlic’s antioxidants can clear up your skin by killing acne-causing bacteria. Research also shows rubbing raw garlic over pimples can clear them away. Be aware, though, that it could cause a burning sensation on your skin.

Aids in digestion

Daily inclusion of garlic in your diet aids in eliminating any digestive problems. The herb assists in the normal functioning of the intestines for good digestion. Even swelling or irritation of the gastric canal may be rectified with garlic as a treatment.

Treats cold and boosts immunity

Taking 2-3 cloves of raw or cooked garlic a day or sipping some garlic tea (with a touch of honey or ginger to lift the taste) is not only going to relieve a stuffed nose and cure a cold but also build your immunity.