The GIft of Garlic

Published: Wed, 12/09/20

 



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 December 9, 2020

The Gift of Garlic Debbie Mackintosh, M.H.

Garlic’s curative powers have been recorded as long as 5,000 years ago on parchment text pages. Garlic is in the lily family. Allium sativum means “cultivated garlic.” 

Old World, Egyptian, Indian, and Babylonian cultures all knew its amazing powers.
The Romans referred to the Hebrew people as “the stinking ones” because of their garlic use. Egyptians were called “onion eaters” or “garlic eaters.” Garlic’s track record is tried and true.

Even the American Institute for Cancer Research considers garlic to be one of their cancer fighting foods. Their research suggests that components of garlic have the ability to slow or stop the growth of tumors in the breast, bladder, prostate, colon and stomach tissues. It invades bacteria, virus, or tumor cells, yet is harmless to healthy body cells. In fact, garlic is a pre-biotic food for the probiotics feeding our intestinal flora and is the selective toxin against cancer. It activates components of the immune system, multiplying production and activity, including the macrophages and natural killer cells in our bodies.

Garlic can lower the fats in the blood, can prevent heart disease, thins out the blood to prevent strokes, regulates blood pressure, blood sugar levels, energizes the body, detoxifies the body, and has many more benefits. While in the bloodstream, garlic compounds purify the liver and force it to produce more of the good cholesterol. Higher production of HDL cholesterol reduces the bad LDL cholesterol and reduces the total cholesterol, also reducing triglycerides.

During the Black Plague of the 14th century, where 75 million died throughout Europe, folks who ate and wore garlic were less likely to become infected. These thieves would cloak themselves in garlic and rob the dead and dying from plague-infested areas, giving birth to the infamous recipe for “Four Thieves Vinegar and Garlic.” Honestly, the amazing qualities of garlic go on and on. You may want to make a few large batches of the Four Thieves Tonic for your family this winter.

The magic is in the sulfur combination of the two compartments in each garlic clove. One compartment is allicin, a precursor compound. The other compartment is an enzyme known as alliinase and when it is crushed, an amazing chemical dance begins and soon, change occurs. The change is a highly pungent antimicrobial compound allicin, developing in as little as 10-30 seconds. TaDa! Antibacterial and anti-fungal activity of fresh garlic at your service releasing anti-cancer cardio protective, antimicrobial compounds and activities. Stay away vampires!

Garlic is one of the edible plants holding the highest concentration of the trace mineral, selenium, which is so powerful in the body preventing cancer. Its antibacterial properties have the ability to block the formation of cancer promoting substances, enhances DNA repair, and reduces cell proliferation. 

My own experience has been amazing! I had tried drinking more water, exercising, and diet, to lower my blood pressure, started Whole Food Plant Based Lifestyle changes last August, 2019.  In January, I decided to add another layer to my plan and each night would press one or two garlic cloves, wait for a few minutes and then add a little water each night before retiring to bed. It was interesting to feel less of the aches and pains when waking in the morning. That was a nice bonus. It helped a consistent tickle and cough and has kept colds and flu away. By the middle of March, I knew I was on the right path when the COVID drama began. Much confidence in garlic.  

Side note * Brush your teeth and gums with Dr Christopher’s Tooth powder and follow with a drop of peppermint oil for the garlic dragon breath. There were a few times my husband didn’t mind kissing me after prayers, he’s even said, “did you take your garlic tonight?” Ha!

Garlic is nourishing for gut health and to feel overall better. Garlic works! It truly is a gift to us in our interesting times. You may want to make it part of your nightly/daily routine, giving a boost to your health.

Debbie Mackintosh is a Master Herbalist Graduate. She is a mother and grandmother. Debbie is also a certified Foot Zone Practitioner. She loves plants and enjoys eating and cooking fresh food grown from her garden. Debbie lives with her husband in Utah.

References:
Morton Walker, D.P.M., Healing Powers of Garlic.  1988
Ron L. Engeland, Growing Great Garlic 1998
Dr. J.R. Christopher, The School of Natural Healing 100 Herb Syllabus, 2010
Dr. John R Christopher, School of Natural Healing 2009                                                        
Lisa Ganora, Constituents, Foundations of Phytochemistry 2009
Dr Patrick Quillin, Garlic & Vinegar Home Remedies and Recipes   1996
Website: www.greyduckgarlic.com  (former garlic growers, Jane, Susan, Steve, Patty)
June/July 2020
 www.garlicmatters.com  Justyna  June/July 2020
www. EncyclopediaBritannica.com   June 2020
 
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Four Thieves Vinegar Recipe

The original four thieves vinegar recipe is lost to time, and you'll find many different versions. This one is simple and easy to make. Five minutes preparation.
Servings: 32 servings (1 quart) 

Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh lavender flowers
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh anise hyssop
  • 4 cloves garlic (peeled and crushed)
  • 4 cups white wine vinegar
Instructions
  • Toss herbs and garlic together in a one-quart mason jar, cover with vinegar and allow them to marinate for seven to ten days in a sunny location. After seven to ten days, strain the vinegar through a fine-mesh sieve into a second, clean 1-quart glass jar.
  • Store at room temperature until ready to use and serve as you would any seasoned vinegar: as a basis for vinaigrettes or as a seasoning for braised meats and vegetables.
Recipe by Nourished Kitchen

Vinegar of the Four Thieves Health Tonic
A potent recipe for an herbal remedy, insect repellent, and disinfectant spray.
Prep Time 10 minutes            Infusing Time 42 days

Ingredients Instructions
  • In a large glass jar, combine all the dried herbs and garlic, if using.
  • Pour the vinegar over the herbs and garlic and seal tightly. The vinegar is strong enough to corrode some metal lids, so in this case, consider putting plastic wrap or a plastic bag on top and then putting the lid on.
  • Leave in a cool, dark, place for 6-8 weeks, shaking daily if possible.
  • After 6-8 weeks, strain the herbs out using a small strainer and store the tonic in smaller jars for easy use.
Recipe by Katie Wells

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