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Garlic Oil

Garlic has enjoyed tremendous popularity in Asia and Africa. However, it wasn't too far back in the past, that it was frowned upon for its strong odor in certain parts of the world. This lasted, till the modern science uncovered the benefits of garlic, that were extolled in the folklore. Garlic, sometimes, also referred by its scientific name Allium sativum, contains substances, such as alliin, alliinase, allicin, S-allylcysteine, diallyl sulfide, allyl methyl trisulfide, and is a source of selenium. Today, there are many products that contain oil extracted from garlic.

Heart Diseases: Garlic oil decreases levels of low density lipids or bad cholesterol, which is helpful for certain types of heart disease. Most importantly, it also lowers the total cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the body. The chemicals present in it, promote formation of HDL cholesterol.

Cancer: The clinical studies have established that the allyl sulfur, a chemical present in the garlic, can stem or inhibit the cancer development. Garlic oil benefits can be observed in prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer, esophageal cancer, breast cancer and stomach cancer. It has the ability to inhibit or prevent colon cancer.

Blood Pressure: Garlic oil can be used to provide relief to the patients suffering from the high blood pressure by lowering it. It does have the capacity to act as a blood thinner and is known to successfully unclog the blood vessels and prevent atherosclerosis. Its ability to make the blood thinner is important for avoiding stroke and thrombosis. Ingestion of garlic oil also helps in lowering the blood sugar levels.