Garlic clove under the pillow, that’s why our grandmothers always did it

Have you ever tried sleeping all night with a clove of garlic under your pillow and seeing what happens? This may seem a little strange to you, but this remedy from our great-grandparents is truly amazing and has countless beneficial effects on our health.  Are you curious to know why? All you have to do is continue reading.

Garlic clove under the pillow: health benefits

Of course, there is the  problem of the smell  which is quite difficult for many people to bear. Once this “small obstacle” has been overcome, all you have to do is try the ancient  beauty and well-being remedy  that we are going to recommend to you today and which consists of placing a  head of garlic under the pillow.

This very simple gesture (and which may seem bizarre) is in reality a real  panacea for health  since in addition to having the power to ward off negativity and negative influences (garlic acts a bit like chasing away dreams against nightmares) it also has many benefits for the body. Don’t you want to know what they are? Proceed immediately to the next paragraph to discover them in detail.

Garlic clove under the pillow as a remedy for catarrh

Often, during the winter season  , the flu, cough and phlegm  are our “trusted companions”. There are those who do not like to take a lot of medicines and medicines, but prefer ancient natural remedies and use the gifts that Mother Nature has given us to heal themselves. Here, putting a  clove of garlic under the pillow  in the evening is recommended in case of catarrh because this food has  expectorant properties  and improves breathing and frees the bronchi. Seeing is believing!

In addition, garlic acts as  a natural antihistamine  , improves our  immune system  and  protects us from colds because breathing the smell released decongests the nasal passages.

Head of garlic for insomnia

Garlic  contains substances called  sulphites which, when released into the air  ,  have a super relaxing effect. So, not only does it promote  sleep  and counteract insomnia, but it actually improves sleep-wake rhythm and decreases the likelihood of nighttime awakenings. Of course, you still have to put up with the smell of garlic under your pillow! In ancient times it was considered an amulet against demons and was therefore placed under the pillow for its protective function.

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