Himalayan Single Clove Garlic or the Snow Garlic or mountain garlic or the Kashmiri Garlic (as this is found commonly in the Kashmir region of India) as it is popularly referred to as. These garlic are different from regular garlic, small pointy somewhat lotus-like structure with a hard surface and pungent smell.
Himalayan Single Clove Garlic is one of the most potent herbs in the world and is known to be 7 times more potent than the normal Garlic. Mind it - This garlic is 7 times more potent than normal garlic.
Facts & health benefits of this amazing herb - Kashmiri Single clove garlic.
1. Reduces High Cholesterol Levels
Himalayan Single Clove Garlic is know to effectively reduce high cholesterol levels in the body. Research shows that garlic can lower about 20 mg/dl Cholesterol and Triglyceride levels in human body.
A popular recipe is to peel 3 or 4 cloves of garlic and have it on an empty stomach.
2. Help cure Cold & Cough
Scientist say Himalayan single clove garlic helps reduce the risk of getting cold and cough by over 50% when regularly consumed.
In addition it also reduces the chances of getting infected by other diseases. The presence of chemical compounds called Alliinase and Alliin helps create a powerful compound called Allicin when the bulbs are crushed or ground.
These powerful compounds helps to alleviate cold and cough. A syrup which is made of 2 bulbs crushed together and put in glass water and consumed is known to cure cold and cough.
3. Helps Fight Cancer
Garlic inherently contains an organosulphur compound named diaIIyl trisulfide which helps fight cancer by helping the body to kill the cancerous cells.
Researchers at the University of North Carolina have found that patients who consume garlic have a 66.67% percent lesser probability to get cancer.
The National Cancer Institute says that consumption of garlic regularly reduces the risk of various cancers by 50% (average). This they attribute to the sulphur compound which helps to fight the cancerous cells in the body.
4. Fights Diabetes
Researchers have found that consumption of 2-3 bulbs Himalayan Single Clove Garlic regularly helps decrease and control blood sugar levels.
The presence of Allicin when combines with Vitamin B and Thiamine triggers the pancreas to generate insulin in the body.
This in turn helps the body to fight diabetes effectively.
5. Cures Heart Disease & High Blood Pressure
Himalayan Single Clove Garlic helps fight Heart Disease in two ways.
One it reduces the LDL Cholesterol and the triglycerides in the body. Studies have shown that patients consuming garlic have up to 20% less LDL Cholesterol and triglycerides.
Second it prevents the formation of plaque and clots by reducing the density of the blood. Scientists are of the view that patients consuming garlic regularly are 83% less prone to harmful blood clots.
In case of High Blood Pressure consumption of Himalayan Single Clove Garlic helps muscles relax and thereby help in reducing blood pressure levels.
