Today, although it is very old, more and more natural medicines are sought for all kinds of pathologies and ailments. One of the best known combinations is that of garlic and honey.
This combination is known as Garlic Honey. And, it is a homemade garlic and honey preparation to create this medicinal remedy.
This honey garlic syrup has many properties, some of which are listed below:
- It is a good source of vitamins and minerals: garlic and honey provide us with flavonoids, enzymes, antioxidants, vitamins A, B1 (thiamine), B2 (rivoflavin), vitamin B6, and vitamin C, potassium, proteins, copper, manganese , phosphorus, zinc, selenium and calcium. It is ideal for children and the elderly who have a little lower than normal defenses.
- It is a great stimulant of the immune system: Honey has healing properties and garlic has antimicrobial properties. These two foods together manage to eliminate viruses and toxins to strengthen our defenses thanks also to their high levels of vitamin C.
- Regulates blood sugar levels and blood pressure: Honey is synthesized in a much slower way than white table sugar, and also combined with garlic this is further enhanced.
- They are also used to treat sciatica: Pathologies such as a herniated disc, irritation of the sciatic nerve, or a problem in the sacroiliac joint can cause inflammation of the sciatic nerve and suffer from a lot of pain. Regular consumption of this syrup will help reduce these inflammatory problems.
Dr. Samantha Robson ( CRN: 0510146-5) is a nutritionist and website content reviewer related to her area of expertise. With a postgraduate degree in Nutrition from The University of Arizona, she is a specialist in Sports Nutrition from Oxford University and is also a member of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.
