Garlic: A Natural “Antibiotic”
Feb 16, 2015
”The germ is nothing, terrain is everything.” – Claude Bernard (1817-1920)
Garlic acts as a natural “antibiotic” and helps support the immune system. The main component of garlic with antibacterial properties is the allicin, which is formed when the garlic clove is crushed. However, garlic has also been shown to have antiviral and anti-parasitic properties.
When feeling under the weather, the best way to take garlic is to freshly mince a raw clove and use a spoon to swallow it with water. (For those of you who are really brave, you can chew it raw too - works especially good if you have a sore throat.) Chase it with a teaspoon of raw honey if necessary.
Garlic supplements are available as well, but using real food gives your body access to the most active ingredients.
If you have an ear ache, you can also peal a clove and put it raw in the outer portion of your ear for about an hour. The oils from the clove will soak into the skin and help with infection.
It is also good to get into the habit of using garlic in the kitchen as you cook. You can use it raw, in things like salad dressings and dips, and cooked in marinates, stir fries, and soups.
If you are new to using garlic in your cooking, here are a few links to get you started:
Creamy Roasted Garlic Dip
Garlic Ginger Bok Choy
Baked Garlic Mushroom Chicken
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