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Garlic (Kathy)KathyModerator Joined: 15 Feb 2006 Posts: 1008 Posted: 23 Feb 2006 05:07 pm Post subject: Garlic -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I will add to this as I have time, everything is taken from the book "Garlic for Health" by David Roser of the garlic research bureau. If you have any garlic questions, ask away, I'm sure I'll find answers in this book! Garlic has been used as a medicine for more than 5000 years, written records and artefacts support this theory. There are around 600 different species found virtually everywhere throughout the world. For boils, carbuncles and abscesses the Romans mixed powdered garlic with goose grease and ashes from the fire. Garlic kills bacteria, even some of the nastiest and potentially life-threatening forms.This has been proven by scientific research (there are details in the book as to how this was researched) More to come............. _________________ Take care Kathy Back to top Plocket Evergreen Joined: 16 Feb 2006 Posts: 865 Location: The playroom! Posted: 23 Feb 2006 06:33 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And I can hardly taste the stuff!!!!! I LOVE garlic but have to eat masses in order to taste it. Poor OH!!! _________________ A balanced diet is chocolate in both hands www.plocket.co.uk Back to top Jesse Site Admin Joined: 02 Feb 2006 Posts: 2188 Location: West Sussex Posted: 23 Feb 2006 07:33 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oh I love garlic so even more reason to eat it Back to top Leanne Perennial Joined: 14 Feb 2006 Posts: 342 Location: herts Posted: 23 Feb 2006 07:43 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- not being able to taste garlic is terrible Plocket ....i love it! _________________ Leanne Back to top Plocket Evergreen Joined: 16 Feb 2006 Posts: 865 Location: The playroom! Posted: 23 Feb 2006 07:53 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oh I can taste it but only if I eat a lot. For example when I make Tzatziki OH says it burns, but I get a subtle tang from the garlic!!!!! _________________ A balanced diet is chocolate in both hands www.plocket.co.uk Back to top Becki Moderator Joined: 15 Feb 2006 Posts: 1106 Location: Over here and not there. Posted: 23 Feb 2006 09:42 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have to have alot to taste it too, although I find I don't have as much home grown stuff because it tastes stronger. _________________ www.thecardbee.com Back to top Plocket Evergreen Joined: 16 Feb 2006 Posts: 865 Location: The playroom! Posted: 23 Feb 2006 09:54 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I should grow some but haven't ever got round to it. _________________ A balanced diet is chocolate in both hands www.plocket.co.uk Back to top Greenlady Evergreen Joined: 16 Feb 2006 Posts: 549 Location: Scotland! Posted: 24 Feb 2006 11:14 am Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have to say, as much as i love garlic, part of my work is working with garlic and I come home at the end of the day really stinking of it, I'm going to have to get plastic seat covers for my car as coco is complaining of the garlic smell in there too... My use of garlic in cooking has reduced drastically since starting my new job... _________________ Don't eat fruit and nuts. You are what you eat... Back to top Plocket Evergreen Joined: 16 Feb 2006 Posts: 865 Location: The playroom! Posted: 24 Feb 2006 12:10 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HAHAHAHA! I used to reek of tea when stacking shelves at Sainsburys when I was a student. Put me off tea for life that did!!! _________________ A balanced diet is chocolate in both hands www.plocket.co.uk Back to top Jesse Site Admin Joined: 02 Feb 2006 Posts: 2188 Location: West Sussex Posted: 24 Feb 2006 12:26 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You'll have to get Kathy to make you some coffee soap as that's meant to neutralise the garlic odour. Back to top Greenlady Evergreen Joined: 16 Feb 2006 Posts: 549 Location: Scotland! Posted: 24 Feb 2006 02:44 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'll ask her to make some! I have a complex system whereby I take a clean set of clothes, a head scarf to put over my head at the end of the day as my hair stinks and a skooshy bottle with nice smelly liquid in it so i can spray myself too! If I have to go anywhere public I get so embarrased and if I'm in a queue smelling of garlic I always stand as still as poss so that I dont create any draughts where people can smell me! _________________ Don't eat fruit and nuts. You are what you eat... Back to top somerset lad Moderator Joined: 18 Feb 2006 Posts: 249 Location: Taunton som Posted: 24 Feb 2006 04:25 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I eat garlic at least 3 times a week and touch wood i haven't had a cold for a few years. I swear by onions and garlic to keep colds at bay. I also love it in almost anything. _________________ grow it catch it eat it. Back to top Kathy Moderator Joined: 15 Feb 2006 Posts: 1008 Posted: 27 Feb 2006 10:36 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mouth Ulcers and fungal infections of the mouth. 2 dessertspoons of natural yoghurt crush 3 cloves of garlic to a paste and mix thoroughly with yoghurt. Take 2 teaspoons of this mixture retaining it in the mouth and swishing it around the affected areas with your tongue. It may sting a little but persevere and keep it up for a few minutes. Repeat 3 times daily You will also find some pain relief from this remedy and the condition should normally clear up within 4 to 5 days. If this is a persistant problem please consult your dentist, there are many mouth conditions that only he/she can treat. _________________ Take care Kathy Back to top Greenlady Evergreen Joined: 16 Feb 2006 Posts: 549 Location: Scotland! Posted: 01 Mar 2006 03:00 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thats a useful garlic tip, i'll save that one. I wonder if adding honey to it would make it more palletable but also have an added antiseptic quality? _________________ Don't eat fruit and nuts. You are what you eat... Back to top Michael Sprout Joined: 21 Mar 2006 Posts: 49 Location: Cumbria Posted: 06 Apr 2006 08:40 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I love garlic and put it into as much food as I can .Sometimes If im doing a spicy meal i have to gook two lots. One for me and a milder one for the rest of the family. I lve doing an eggfried rice and throwing loads of the stuff in .When we buy olive oil from the shops I top up my special bottle which is also stuffed with garlic gloves. When you take the top off the smell is wonderfull. _________________ Smallholders,gardeners,pet lovers www.michaellock.forumup.co.uk my web site www.mjlock.com Back to top Becki Moderator Joined: 15 Feb 2006 Posts: 1106 Location: Over here and not there. Posted: 06 Apr 2006 08:41 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I use quite alot of garlic. Fresh is obviously better - I seem to be able to taste it more. _________________ www.thecardbee.com Back to top rory Sprout Joined: 14 Mar 2006 Posts: 10 Location: killinchy,nz Posted: 06 Apr 2006 09:00 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When I make pizza, I do a garlic pizza in place of garlic bread.....I spread the pizza base with crushed garlic (which i buy in a large jar from an asian food store as a backup ), sprinkle with garlic salt/ sea salt and a little grated cheese, then cook. It is truly yummy Back to top Jesse Site Admin Joined: 02 Feb 2006 Posts: 2188 Location: West Sussex Posted: 06 Apr 2006 09:04 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'll try that with the cheese next time, I usually do a pizza base with garlic and herb butter, the cheese sounds nice Back to top Kathy Moderator Joined: 15 Feb 2006 Posts: 1008 Posted: 06 Apr 2006 09:42 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Never tried doing the garlic on a pizza base, sounds delicious, think I might give it a go tomorrow. _________________ Take care Kathy Back to top mrutty Perennial Joined: 07 Mar 2006 Posts: 309 Posted: 06 Apr 2006 09:46 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- One word of warning with garlic, it lowers your blood pressure so if that would affect you worth checking with the quack. _________________ I'm a sprout, I'm green and I make you fart! Back to top Lottie Evergreen Joined: 16 Feb 2006 Posts: 740 Posted: 06 Apr 2006 10:37 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- mrutty wrote: One word of warning with garlic, it lowers your blood pressure so if that would affect you worth checking with the quack. Good point - never heard that before and use a lot in my cooking. Even the chooks get it to stop their guano smelling! Best check their pulse tomorrow Seriously though, it was a good point as I really never knew that. Thanks mr _________________ I am at that purple age! Back to top mrutty Perennial Joined: 07 Mar 2006 Posts: 309 Posted: 06 Apr 2006 10:49 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By the way I don't suffer from low blood pressure. I eat it and take tablets of it, I used to have very high blood pressure. _________________ I'm a sprout, I'm green and I make you fart! Back to top Lottie Evergreen Joined: 16 Feb 2006 Posts: 740 Posted: 06 Apr 2006 11:01 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Good to know that it is having such a good effect. Keeping the vampires away too??? _________________ I am at that purple age! Back to top Becki Moderator Joined: 15 Feb 2006 Posts: 1106 Location: Over here and not there. Posted: 07 Apr 2006 08:36 am Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you suggesting that I'm a vampire _________________ www.thecardbee.com Back to top mrutty Perennial Joined: 07 Mar 2006 Posts: 309 Posted: 07 Apr 2006 08:44 am Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Well it's not working, she's all over me.......but then who can blame her she's only human _________________ I'm a sprout, I'm green and I make you fart! Back to top Becki Moderator Joined: 15 Feb 2006 Posts: 1106 Location: Over here and not there. Posted: 07 Apr 2006 08:47 am Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pass me the bucket purleese _________________ www.thecardbee.com Back to top |