Wild garlic has proven to be a more effective agent than garlic in reducing pro-inflammatory enzymes, platelet aggregation, and angiotensin-converting enzyme. In other words, wild garlic alleviates inflammation, dilates blood vessels, and lowers blood pressure.
A study on hypertensive rats showed that wild garlic produces a much greater hypotensive effect than garlic. At a lower concentration than garlic, wild garlic reduced blood pressure and total cholesterol while increasing HDL cholesterol.
Wild garlic cleanses the stomach and intestines
This plant cleanses the stomach, intestines, and liver. It contains compounds with antibacterial and antifungal effects. The Greek botanist Dioscorides mentioned its detoxifying properties in his writings from the 1st century.
It helps to cleanse the intestinal tract of bacteria and parasites. It contributes to the prevention of diseases, including colon cancer. Wild garlic restores the intestinal bacterial flora. It soothes inflammation and intestinal irritation. It reduces bloating, cramps, and constipation.
Wild garlic juice for digestive health
A wonderful remedy for the stomach and colon is wild garlic juice. Anyone who may need a body cleanse can effectively use wild garlic.
Ingredients
50 g of wild garlic (1 bunch)
2 cups of warm water
Preparation method
The wild garlic leaves are thoroughly washed and finely chopped with a knife or preferably with the help of a food processor. They are placed in a deep bowl. Warm water is added, and it is left to macerate for a few hours.
Then, the liquid is filtered through a fine cheesecloth. The cloth is squeezed well with fingers to extract all the juice. It is stored in the refrigerator.
Administration method
Consume about 50 ml of juice each day, in the morning before meals. The wild garlic juice cleanse lasts for one week. More than that is not recommended.
Beneficial effects
Although it is unpleasant in taste, it has remarkable effects on the gastrointestinal tract:
– rebalances the bacterial flora in the intestines and eliminates intestinal parasites
– disinfects the gastrointestinal tract and heals stomach wounds, halting the progression of tumors in the colon
– alleviates fermentative dyspepsia
– soothes stomach pains
– tones digestion
Wild garlic is useful in diarrhea, colic, bloating, indigestion, anorexia, and loss of appetite. Its consumption promotes the reduction of cholesterol and body weight.
The juice can also be applied externally on painful joints.
