Garlic: The Stinking Rose
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Article by: Gwen Nyhus Stewart Garlic (Allium sativum) has been used for centuries for both cooking and medicinal purposes. Known as the ‘stinking rose' and Russian penicillin, its medicinal purposes have been documented for centuries and have always been a popular remedy for colds, , Concrete Cutting - Adding a Pre-Cast Concrete Stairway Bulkh coughs, and sore throats. Garlic was used in World War I and World War II to cure many diseases , Tarragon: A Favourite of French Chefs and because it is a potent antiseptic. Garlic is universally known for its health benefits. It is an excellent source of phytochemicals and contains vitamins A, B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), C, iron, phosphorous, sulphur compounds, and calcium. Medical studies have shown that it lowers blood pressure, reduces cholesterol and hypertension, prevents some cancerous tumours, protects against bacterial and fungal infections, and is good for the blood and heart. It is useful as an expectorant in respiratory ailments, eliminates toxic metals, , Building a pair of heavy duty saw horses and supports the immune system. Garlic may prove to be useful for diabetics, as it seems to regulate blood sugar levels. As a culinary spice, the Indians, Egyptians, and Europeans have appreciated garlic for thousands of years, and most notably the Italians and Chinese who have made extensive use of this much-loved plant. , Re-Using Old Picture Frames There are records of garlic use dating back 3,000 years and botanists believe that garlic probably originated in central Asia thousands of years ago. In North America, early colonists discovered that the First Nations people were using a native species of garlic to treat a variety of medical problems including snakebite and intestinal worms. 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The leaves are organised into segments called cloves and may have anywhere from 4:15 cloves in a bulb. , Burning Bushes Do Well In Newtown Township Garlic does best in rich, well-drained, highly organic , Tips for Planting Flower Bulbs soils, prefers full sun, , Tips for Planting Flower Bulbs although it will grow , Deciduous Shrubs in the Garden in partial shade. Avoid over-watering or the bulbs , Cooking up a Lighting Plan for your Kitchen will rot. Garlic has white , Tips on Dealing with Slugs and Snails in the Garden energy for chromotherapy purposes. Garlic is available throughout the year but it is easy to grow , Concrete Cutting - Adding a Pre-Cast Concrete Stairway Bulkh your own. To plant, , Shabby Chic Cottage Style separate cloves from the head and plant , Caring for your bulbs properly cloves with the pointed end up. 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Pull up the mature plants , Sky Pencil Hollies Are Used in Furlong Pa. and dry in the sun , Concrete Cutting - Adding a Pre-Cast Concrete Stairway Bulkh for a week; then trim or braid the stalks and hang the garlic braids in the shade to dry further. To store, keep in a dry, dark place , Seeds and more Seeds...What your Garden Needs with good air , Tips on Dealing with Slugs and Snails in the Garden circulation. Garlic will keep for up to 6 months if stored in temperatures , The Cranberry Viburnum Will Thrive In New Hope Pa no higher than 0° C (32° F). Leaves, bulbs, , Seeds and more Seeds...What your Garden Needs and bulbils may all be eaten. In the garden, , An Alarm Clock Will Help You Start The Day Right garlic helps protect plants , Are You New To Garden Fish Ponds? from fungus and pests. , How to choose a riding lawn mower for your property Scientists at New Castle University have shown that a barrier of garlic oil is an effective slug and snail repellent. 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To eliminate garlic breath, chew the traditional breath fresheners: parsley, fenugreek, or fennel. Article Source: http://www.articledashboard.com
Gwen Nyhus Stewart, B.S.W., M.G., H.T., is an educator, freelance writer, garden , Tips for Planting Flower Bulbs consultant, and author of the book The Healing Garden: A Place , Building a pair of heavy duty saw horses Of Peace : Gardening , Are You New To Garden Fish Ponds? For The Soil, , The Cranberry Viburnum Will Thrive In Dublin Pa Gardening , Tips for Planting Flower Bulbs For The Soul. She owns the website Gwen's Healing Garden , An Alarm Clock Will Help You Start The Day Right where you will find lots of free information , Decorating Frugally about gardening , Butterfly - Life Cycle Summary for the soil , FIRE PREVENTION CHECKLIST and gardening , Details Of Lawn Mower Batteries for the soul. To find out more about the book and subscribe to her free Newsletter visit www.gwenshealinggarden.ca Gwen Nyhus Stewart © 2004 : 2005. All rights reserved. |
  
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