Healthy Herbs - Garlic - Facts and Benefits

 Well, tomorrow I will be planting some Garlic cloves, it is about that time. I will be planting the Garlic cloves in an area which I will be starting a new flower bed. Planting Garlic around the perimeter of the bed will keep those dreaded bugs away that enjoy munching on my flowers. I was talking to someone about this today and they asked, "You just put garlic in the ground, that's it?" Well pretty much. Take the cloves of the Garlic, place about four inches apart from each other around the bed about two inches deep and that is it! So we proceeded to talk about how many uses there are for Garlic and the things Garlic can be used for. I thought I would share the same with you.
Healthy Herbs- Facts about Garlic
Garlic first appeared in Asia over one thousand years ago
It is part of the onion family
It contains selenium
It is a perennial plant
Egyptians fed Garlic to the workers that were building the pyramids to keep them strong
People in Greece chewed the cloves just before a race to increase their stamina
Crushed Garlic can be used to treat bee stings
Can help in preventing catching colds
Proven in aiding in lowering blood pressure
Improves the blood flow of the body
Crushing Garlic cloves before serving or eating and room temperature will boost the Garlic's helpful ingredients
Tend to repel insects from other plants and vegetables
Has properties that deter plant diseases
Planting Garlic in and around your garden is a great organic way to keep that pest away
Garlic contains phosphorus
Garlic contains manganese
Garlic contains two vitamins- C and B6
Crushed Garlic can be used to treat bee stings
Garlic Spray for your Garden
Put three Garlic cloves in a blender that is about half full of water and liquefy.
After liquefying, strain the mixture, getting out any pieces of garlic.
Then take a gallon jug, pour the liquid in the jug and fill in the rest of the way up with water.
Shake, and there you have it, insect-pest spray for your garden!
Now that you know some of the benefits of Garlic- wouldn't it be great to have the garlic right at your fingertips- rather your cooking and want to give your entrée flavor, maybe to put on a bee sting when someone gets stung, or more importantly, to be healthier!

Orion Herbs Co. was established in January of 1998 and has been in business in our current Miami Beach Location since 2004. Our company was founded to provide the highest quality medicinal herbs and supplements, initially for a single acupuncture office, later developing a wholesale network to other healthcare practitioners. Over the years Orion Herbs has expanded with a signature line of herbal tinctures, developed by Daniel J. Atchison-Nevel and based on his 25 years of clinical experience.

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