better than most known antibiotics, since it regulates good intestinal bacteria
instead of destroying it all.
Its use is recommended:
- In diarrhea, gastroenteritis, and colitis.
- In salmonellosis (intestinal infections usually caused by spoiled food.
- In intestinal bacterial imbalance (alteration of microbial balance of the intestine)
often caused by the use of antibiotics.
- In fermentative dyspepsia, which cause flatulence in the colon.
- In urinary infections (cystitis and pyelonephritis), often caused by Esterichia coli.
- In diverse bronchial affections (acute and chronic bronchitis), because when the
dysulphur of allyl is liberated through the breath, it acts directly on the bronchial
mucous membrane. It is also an expectorant and antiasthmatic.
Garlic stimulates the activity of the defensive cells of the body, both lymphocytes
and macrophages. These cells, which flow with the blood, protect us from
microorganisms, and furthermore they are able to destroy cancerous cells, at
least in the initial phases of tumor formation. Garlic is now used with some
success as a complement in the treatment of AIDS.
It is also active against ascarides and oxyuridae (little white worms that provokes
anal itching in children). The most frequent types of intestinal parasites.
It also prevents malignant tumors especially digestive cancers. This is likely due
to its regulating action on intestinal bacteria, and normalizing action on the
digestive function, though this may be related to its effects on the set of chemical
reactions of the body (metabolism). Remember we only recommend it as a
preventative substance.
Garlic is also widely used as a corn remover. Applying a piece of garlic mashed
onto a callus, covering it with a plaster (Band-Aid). Within two or three days, the
corn will soften and its inflammation will reduce, thus allowing easier extirpation.