Did you know that garlic is fondly known as “the stinking rose” because of its many therapeutic qualities combined with a distinctive pungent odor? Including this nutritious herb in your daily diet not only adds a delicious flavor to a variety of foods but also provides numerous health benefits. Many people believe that one effective health quality of garlic is helping hinder or destroy the growth of microorganisms, especially bacteria, that cause disease.

Because of these properties, garlic is an excellent choice to help ward off yeast infections. For example, a peeled garlic clove inserted vaginally at night is quite effective in helping stop a vaginal yeast infection. And garlic is thought by some to have antiviral properties that may help fight colds and other acute viral illnesses.

Plus, research has shown that garlic may help reduce diabetic heart diseases… prevent atherosclerosis… reduce blood clotting and high blood pressure… and is an excellent disease-fighting antioxidant. Plus, it’s loaded with vitamins and minerals such as manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin C and selenium.