Health Benefits

Since the beginning of organized civilization, we people have relied on garlic for many benefits. We use it to season our foods and for health benefits. Research has clearly shown and widely publicized the many health benefits of garlic used daily, mostly in the raw form, to aid our bodies in healing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In the dawn of the Great Pyramids the first workers’ strike was formed due to the slave masters reducing the rations of garlic to the slaves. Once the slaves received their full ration the pyramids were built and the rest lives on in history. In World War II when the shortage of antiseptic was nonexistent, a great many wounded received a poultice of mashed garlic on their wounds. The power of garlic is tremendous and so to aid you we have composed a list from numerous publications to heighten your awareness of this awe-inspiring healer.

Garlic

Description

Garlic is an Herb often used for culinary purposes.

Botanical Name

• Allim Sativum
• All types of Garlic are members of the Lily family.
  Part Used
  • Cloves (root)

Health Benefits of Garlic
Cardiovascular System

• Improves blood circulation
• Lowers blood pressure
• Reduces blood clot formation
• Lowers LDL cholesterol, which is a major risk factor in heart disease
• Increases HDL cholesterol, which is known to protect against heart disease
• Promotes Insulin secretion
• Detoxifies blood
• Cleanses lungs of infection, from colds, bronchitis, and other respiratory ailments
• Reduces yeast in your system

Digestive System

• Cleanses digestive system
• Eliminates intestinal parasites
• Controls intestinal toxemia
• Improves assimilation of food

Immune System

• Powerful detoxifier
• Cancer fighting agents
• Antiseptic
• Antibiotic
• Expectorant / Decongestant
• Stimulates immune system
• Prevents and relieves chronic Bronchitis

Vitamins: B1, B2, C, B3,
CholineMinerals: Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium, Selenium,  Zinc,  Chromium, Copper, Iron, Molybdenum, and Manganese.
Enzymes: Peroxidase and Allinase.
Vital Components: Sulfur compound Alliin, transformed to allicin.

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Basil

As a child, it was rare that we escaped our parents' reminder to eat our vegetables.  This was, of course, all for a good reason.  Most of our vitamins and minerals we eat come from our vegetables.  We think there are fun ways to eat our vegetables, still keeping in mind our health obligations and, of course, enjoy every bite.  We discovered Basil, a healthy herb and, yes, a member of the vegetable family!  We have a fun fact sheet below about the health benefits of basil that we thought you’d enjoy as well.

Description
Basil is an Herb often used for culinary purposes

Botanical Name

• Ocimum basilicum (AKA, Basilic, Sweet Basil, St. Joseph Wort)
• All species of Basil are from the Mint (Labiatae) family.
  Part Used
  • Leaves                     

Health Benefits of Basil
Cardiovascular System

• Basil improves Blood Circulation during Pregnancy.

Digestive System

• Basil alleviates Gastric Catarrhal (inflammation) conditions.
• Basil improves the health of the Digestive System.

Immune System

• Basil helps to prevent various forms of Cancer.

• Basil inhibits the proliferation of some forms of Detrimental Bacteria.

Musculoskeletal System

• Basil (Juice applied topically) alleviates Insect Bites

Nervous System

• Basil (oil utilized in Aromatherapy) increases the generation of Beta Waves by the Brain (Beta Waves are associated with wakefulness/attentiveness)
• Basil functions as a mild palliative for nervous Headaches.

Respiratory System

• Basil alleviates the symptoms of Whooping Cough.

Basil Contains these Substances
Carotenoids: Beta-Carotene
Vitamins: Vitamin D
Minerals: Calcium, Magnesium 
Volatile Oils: Estragole