Garlic is hard to beat. Its benefits have been discussed around the world since ancient times, and it has long been used in medicine. Eating garlic regularly can help control blood cholesterol and high blood pressure. And not only eating it — sleeping with a clove of garlic under the pillow can also bring good results, the report says.

According to researchers, garlic does its work not only when eaten but simply by being close to you. Sleeping with a raw clove under the pillow will work like magic: your sleep will improve, all frustration will go and your mind will become cheerful. So you can keep garlic as a companion to keep body and mind healthy.

Experts say garlic works as a natural antibiotic. Eating a raw clove on an empty stomach every morning makes it a powerful antibiotic. Its role in controlling high blood pressure, keeping the liver, gall bladder and stomach healthy and improving digestion is undeniable. However, people with allergies should avoid garlic.

Source: Bangladesh Pratidin. First published in Bengali on The Agro News.