You will be surprised to know that out of the six tastes, only one is missing from garlic. It contains the five tastes, viz. salt, bitter, pungent, astringent and sweet. The missing taste is sour. In action it is hot, but the post-digestive action is pungent, which is the prominent among its five tastes. It controls the water and air elements and it does not aggravate any conditions within.

Garlic rejuvenates your constitution. It increases the three Vs. vigor, vitality and vim. It aids the digestive process and removes constipation. It brings clear menses. For disorders of the nervous system, it is a panacea.

Garlic boiled in water was used to heal wounds, when antiseptic medicines were non-existent. Those who practice religious austerities, garlic is considered as a taboo. It is believed that garlic encourages negative tendencies. But for a common householder, garlic is invaluable. Garlic is good for the patients with high blood pressure.

Garlic clears the bronchial tubes by removing the impurities and clots. Impediments in the normal flow of blood are taken care of by the garlic.

Garlic provides the natural resistance power to your body and your nerves derive their original strength and elasticity by the regular and controlled use of garlic. In epidemics, garlic plays the sterling role in blocking them. It tackles indigestion, cholera and gastro-enteritis well. Garlic oil is also prepared in the form of tonic capsules.

If you begin with the garlic treatment in time, it is supposed to control and cure tuberculosis. Garlic is good for glandular tuberculosis (Bone TB)

The oil of garlic has germicidal qualities. Garlic has been tried for various internal ailments of the body. Heart patients can take garlic with benefit. Since it controls the air element, pressure on the heat is reduced and coronary insufficiency is tackled effectively.

For the disorders of heart, especially for ear-ache, take one or two cloves of garlic. Heat them in sesame or gingili oil. Cool and filter it. In lukewarm state (but never hot!), put one or two drops in the ear. Even the chronic disorders of the ear are cured with this medication.

Like ginger, garlic is good treatment for mucus. In old age, garlic is taken with benefit. But garlic should not be given to newborn infants, small children, pregnant women. Those suffering from serious skin disorders, gout, hemophilia should avoid garlic. Garlic should not be stored in the sunlight. Keep it in the cool dark place.