THE POWER OF GARLIC

Garlic(Allium sativum) Garlic is a world-renowned cure-all highly espoused as a home remedy in practically every culture. It has the properties of being an alterative,stimulant,diaphoretic,expectorant,antispasmodic,antibiotic,nervine,carminative and vulnerary,to mention some of the more outstanding characteristics. Garlic shouldn't be boiled. The fresh juice is the most effective preparation. For nervous spasms,cramps and scizures,crush one clove of garlic in a glass of hot milk. For high blood pressure,take one clove of garlic each morning. Prepare oil of garlic by placing eight ounces of peeled minced garlic in a whole mouthed jar with enough olive oil to cover. Close tightly and shake a few times each day;allow to stand in a warm place for three days. Press and strain it though an unbleached muslin or cotton cloth and store in a cool place. For colds,flus, fevers and infectious diseases take one teaspoon of the oil every hour. Four earaches,insert a few drops in the ear with wad of cotton. For aches,sprains and minor skin disorders rub the oil directly on the affected area. Prepare syrup of garlic by placing one pound of peeled minced garlic in a wade mouthed two quart jar and almost fill the jar with equal part of apple cider vinegar and distilled water. Cover and let stand in a warm place for four days,shaking a few times a day. Strain and,with pressure,filter the mixture through a muslin or linen cloth. Add one cup of honey and stir until thoroughly mixed. Store in a cool place. For coughs,cold,sore throats,bronchial congestion,high or low blood pressure,heart weakness and nervous disorders,take one tablespoon of the syrup three times a day before meals.