Some Unusual Benefits of Garlic Oil

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Before the medicines were invented the  people used nature’s given things for treatment and to stay healthy. Garlic is one of them as its antibacterial, anti-fungal and antiviral properties make it a natural healing agent. Usually, its cloves are heated in oil and then used for various treatments but for garlic oil crushed cloves have to be added into heated oil.  Read on to know why you should  make  this oil asap:

Garlic contains anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties that fight skin issues like psoriasis and herpes. It is full of nutrients such as allicin, vitamin C, vitamin B6, copper, and zinc that are known for preventing acne.

  • Treats ear infection

Garlic oil is an old remedy for earaches and infection  because of its antibacterial, antiseptic and antiviral properties.  To treat earaches you have to add a few drops of garlic oil in mustard oil and warm it up. Soak a cotton ball in the mixture and apply it over the affected area.

  • Treats acne

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A mixture of garlic oil and multani mitti is very beneficial in preventing acne. Its antifungal properties are known to fight skin conditions like acne, warts, corn, and psoriasis etc. Apply this mixture to your face for 10 minutes and then rinse with normal water.

  • Prevents hair fall

It has numerous nutrients like Vitamin E, C, and B1 which are important to boost hair growth and improve the texture of hair. A massage with garlic oil in the head nourishes the hair and scalp, thus preventing hair fall. If you need better results then leave the oil overnight and then wash it with shampoo the next morning.

  • Controls diabetes

Garlic has a hypoglycemic nature that helps in managing energy consumption and insulin production by your body. This oil is the best for maximizing metabolic activity and thus it controls the spikes and falls in glucose that outbreaks many diabetic patients.

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  • Treats dandruff

Garlic oil has antifungal properties that fight the infection that gives rise of dandruff. It also contains sulfur that provides relief from itchiness caused by dandruff.  Heat up garlic oil slightly and apply it to your scalp later, wash it off with shampoo.

  • Improves digestion

Garlic oil is beneficial for gut inflammation and constipation as it has high antioxidant content. It stimulates peristaltic motion and reduces the chances of getting gastric problems.