Snow Mountain Garlic, also known as Kashmiri Lahsun or Himalayan Garlic or Ek Pothi Lahsun is a specific variety of garlic found in the Himalayan region and is considered one of the purest varieties of garlic as it is grown in lack of industrial pollutants in the soil. It is much smaller in size compared to the commercial garlic consumed in everyday life. In Ayurveda, it is a highly revered medicine and considered very effective alone for many ailments including Lung Cancer, Diabetes and Asthma. According to modern research, it is found to be 7 times more potent than commercial garlic.
Snow Mountain Garlic is considered to have antimicrobial, antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties. It contains a compound named allicin, which gives the garlic a pungent smell. This compound has antioxidant and antibacterial properties. Himalayan Garlic is also rich in Copper, Selenium, Phosphorous, Manganese, Sulphur, Vitamin B6, B1 and C, Calcium.
Here are a few most important benefits of including it in your diet.
Heart Diseases
Mountain Garlic(Kashmiri Lehsun) is excellent for heart diseases! Not only does it strengthen the cardiovascular system and cures heart troubles, it helps maintains the hearts normal functions too. Mountain garlic reduces the possibility of coronary diseases by reducing cholesterol levels. It prevents the formation of the blood clot and lowers blood thickness and density which lowers the possibility of strokes and heart blockage. It is also used as a blood-thinning agent.
Cancer Treatment
Research says that it can stops the multiplication of cancer cells and reduce the possibility of cancer from developing. It is useful in curing Pancreas, Colon, Prostate, Lung and Stomach Cancer. Only 3 to 4 cloves of garlic a day, if consumed on a regular basis, can help fight lung diseases and cancer.
Diabetes
Mountain garlic is also beneficial in reducing diabetes. It controls and reduces blood sugar levels.
Respiratory Disorders
It cures common cough, cold and flu easily. Regular consumption of mountain garlic in winter reduces the chances of mucous formation and inflammation around the throat. It is also a good remedy for patients suffering from respiratory disorders like asthma and bronchitis.
Tumours
It rejuvenates the brain and helps cure brain tumours. Research shows that the sulphur content of Himalayan Garlic combats Glioblastoma which is a kind of a brain tumour.
So many benefits or now, we surely thing mountain garlic deserves a place in your pantry and we have just made it very convenient for you to consume the four cloves a day that promises most of the benefits mentioned above. A delicious, handcrafted pickle!
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