Philippine Garlic(Bawang)

= The Philippine bawang or garlic variety is more pungent than the imported ones.

= Its medicinal properties have been known for a long time and have been especially proven during World War II when it was used to treat wounds and infections of soldiers.

=  Garlic’s antibacterial compound known as allicin, saved many lives of the soldiers as this property prevented the wounds from being infected and developing into gangrene at a later stage by extracting the juice of bawang or garlic and applying to the wounds.

• Its juices inhibit the growth of fungi and viruses thus, prevent viral, yeast, and infections. The preliminary test conducted on this medicinal herb showed some positive results in the treatment of AIDS.
• Several clinical tests that followed and published studies have shown the efficacy of garlic in lowering cholesterol in the blood and is beneficial to the circulatory system of the body.

= Today, as more research is done on garlic, more medicinal and therapeutic properties become more evident. As of the present time, lowering of the blood pressure, reduction of platelet aggregation, and the boosting of fibrinolytic activities are among the list of herbal functions of garlic, which is supported by medical findings. Although more clinical studies are needed to support the contention stronger, marked improvements in benign breast diseases have been traced to make progress because of the regular intake of supplements, of which the primary ingredient is garlic.

* Although controlled trials in terms of Anti-cancer activities of garlic have been performed in medical research,It has been proven through population base studies that substances contain in garlic help reducing the risk of some types of cancer.These would include colorectal malignancies, and gastric cancer. Regular consumption of raw garlic has been proven to aid in many bleeding cases, especially those cases that are associated with procedures in surgeries and dental activities.

All these considered, It appears that garlic have no concrete scientific basis to claim a significant  in the level of glucose in our blood.It is remarkable to note though to the Philippines Department of Health has endorsed garlic as one of the  top ten Philippine Herb with therapeutic value and the Department recommend its use as an alternative herbal medicine in view of positive result of thorough research and testing, which had been conducted in this Herbal plants.juice extract from garlic bulbs can be used as tick and mosquito repellent when applied to skin.

Note: BAD breath due to strong odor of garlic, is most common side effect of taking this herbs.

• Fresh garlic application to the skin have been reported to cause skin burns and skin rashes.this goes true both those who are in initial stages of the garlic therapies , those who consume it as an ingredient in food preparations.

Health Benefits of Bawang Garlic

1. Good for the heart.
2. Helps lower bad cholesterol level.
3. Aids in lowering blood pressure.
4. Remedy for arteriosclerosis.
5. May help prevent  certain types of cancer.
6. Boost immune system to fight infection.
7. With antioxidant properties.
8. Cough and cold remedy.
9. Relives sore throat, toothache.
10. Aids in the treatment of tuberculosis.
11. Helps relieve rheumatism pain.
12. with anticoagulant properties.

How to prepare a Bawang Garlic?

• For disinfectant wound
  =Crush and juice the garlic bulb and apply.you may cover the affected area with gauze and bondage.
• For sore throat and toothache.
  =peal the skin and chew, swallow the juice.
• cloves of garlic may be crushed and applied to affected area to reduce pain cause by arthritis ,toothache, headache and rheumatism.
• decoction of bawang bulb and leaves are use as treatment for fever
• For Nasal congestion, steam and inhale: vinegar chopped garlic and water.

= Aside from being alternative herbal medicine for hypertension,arteriosclerosis and other ailments.

= garlic is also recommended for maintaining good health - eat raw garlic bulbs if you can, and include bawang regularly in the food you eat. Garlic is healthy and taste good on a variety of dishes.