I like the taste of Garlic Syrup better than Onion syrup. But everyone has their own tastes. This can be a bit much for some flavor-wise. It’s got a lot more benefits than onion, but not as often in someone’s pantry. If you don’t care for a spoonful of garlic honey, it is still nice to keep on hand for rubbing on the feet or chest. This is a much hotter remedy than an onion. Be careful with children when applying topically, as their skin is very delicate, which could burn them. You can add it to a thin linen cloth and apply it to their feet.
Why Garlic Syrup?
Garlic, like Onion, has powerful sulfur compounds that are released when crushed from the fresh bulb.
For the respiratory system, garlic acts as an expectorant, helping to loosen and expel mucus from the lungs. This can be beneficial in conditions like bronchitis and the common cold, where excess mucus can cause coughing and difficulty breathing.
Garlic Oil Traditional Uses
Garlic oil has long been used as drops in the ear for ear infections, and many swear by it as being very helpful. To make it, you would take some freshly crushed garlic cloves, add them to a good quality oil like olive oil, and warm them on very low heat on the stove for 10 minutes.
Then let it sit and cool down, strain out the garlic, and put a drop or two in the ear for relief as needed. Caution: do not put oil in ear if you have a ruptured ear drum. If you are unsure then you can apply the oil topically on the outer ear. Or you can apply the honey on the front and back of the out ear also.
I’ve never tried garlic in the ear for ear infections, nor do I recommend it often since most people do not have a scope to check for ruptured ear drums. I find most people have an onion on hand so I recommend the “Roasted Onion Method”. You can find more about that here.
Garlic is known for its antimicrobial properties. It can help fight off harmful bacteria, viruses, and fungi, bolstering the body’s defenses against various infections and boosting the immune system. While I prefer “food as medicine”. Garlic supplements have been used to boost the immune system.
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In conclusion, garlic helps to clear out any excess mucus and can fend off viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens more effectively.
