Lasuna (Garlic):Lasuna
(Garlic) or Allium
Sativum is a nerve
stimulant and
revigorating tonic that
has been famous for its
value in cases of sexual
weakness. It has also
been experienced lately
for cases of nervous
debility. The extract of
Allium sativum bulb and
compound research
possess pharmacodynamic
properties. The extract
of garlic was
established to have an
important protective
action next to a fat
induced raise in serum
cholesterol and plasma
fibrinogen and in
fibrinolytic activity.
The volatile oil contain
allicin (diallyl
thiosulphinate), an
lively odorous principle
in Lasuna (Garlic).
Hindi Name: Lahson Botanical name: Allium
sativum Family name: Liliaceae Commercial part: Bulb
Spice Description
Because of modern
lifestyle and eating
habits, the cases of
cholesterols and
heart diseases have
increased
significantly. The
heart is our main
organ and that is at
danger all the time.
Various plaques,
hypertension,
ischemic conditions
etc are just like
hangiing swords over
our vital organ.
Garlic has been used
as best
anti-cholesterol
herb worldwide.
Apart from its
well-known
aphrodisiac action,
it also reduces
lipids and bad
cholesterols from
the blood and hence
protects our heart
from heart attacks.
If taken over the
times, it can
noticeably dissovles
the plaques from the
coronary arteries
ensuring the
free-flow of the
blood to the organs
like heart.
Plant Description
and Cultivation
Garlic is normally
grown by planting
out separate cloves
during September to
October in the
lowlands and between
February and March
in the hills. Bulbs
begin to form after
about two months.
Harvesting takes
place 3 to 4 months
after planting, when
the leaves start
turning yellow and
begin the dry up.
Bulbs are
transported in
bunches or in
crates.
Culinary Uses of
Garlic
Garlic can be used
raw or slightly
cooked. The best
method is to crush
and set it aside for
ten to 15 minutes;
this method releases
allicin, which is
anti-fungal, and
allows the healing
properties to
develop fully.
Garlic is commonly
used as food for
seasoning and
flavoring in soups,
sauces and pickles.
It is used in
combination with
almost every food in
Italy and Spain. In
India, a paste of
garlic and ginger is
commonly used in the
preparation of
dishes.
A bulb which is the
size of a small
onion, the garlic
has a number of
health benefits
because of its
medicinal and
therapeutic
properties. It is an
antiseptic and used
to treat infections,
boost the immunity,
prevent cancer and
degenerative
diseases and is good
for the digestive
and respiratory
systems. It can be
consumed as an
ingredient in
dishes, and also as
pills or capsules.
Garlic has many uses
other than culinary,
and is popular in
home remedies.
An interesting fact
is that if garlic is
rubbed on the soles
of the feet, in a
few minutes it can
be smelt on the
breath. This is
because garlic oil
passes through the
skin into the blood;
the blood in turn
carries it to the
lungs, and some
escapes through the
breath.
Health Benefits of
Garlic
Due to its medicinal
properties, garlic
has many health
benefits. It boosts
immunity and wards
off colds and
coughs, including
whooping cough. It
is used in
combination with
honey for sore
throat and colds. It
is also beneficial
in asthma and
respiratory
problems.
Garlic retards the
growth of tumors and
prevents cancer. It
also prevents
degenerative
conditions related
to diabetes like
kidney problems and
retinopathy.
Moreover, it
detoxifies the
liver, boosts
digestion and
prevents acidity. It
also helps to expel
worms.
Garlic lowers blood
pressure naturally
by slowing the
production of
hormones that cause
blood pressure. It
also dilates the
blood vessels,
making it easier for
the heart to pump
blood through the
arteries. This
property makes
garlic invaluable
for lowering blood
pressure as well as
preventing cardiac
problems. It
contains compounds
that stimulate the
release of bile from
the gall bladder.
This in turn
decreases the
production of
cholesterol in the
liver, thus reducing
LDL and keeping the
heart healthy.
Due to its healing
properties, garlic
is useful for skin
infections like
athlete’s foot,
abrasions and acne.
It removes toxins
and revitalizes the
blood. It is said
that garlic improves
memory.
Lahsun
(Garlic) in Other
Languages
Name in
International
Languages
Spanish:
Ajo
French:
Ail
German:
Knoblanch
Swedish:
Vitlok
Arabic:
Thum
Dutch:
Knoflook
Italian:
Agilio
Portuguese:
Alho
Russian:
Chesnok
Japanese:
Ninniku
Chinese:
Suan
Medicinal Properties
of Garlic
The contents of
garlic endow it with
preventive and
curative properties.
It has vitamins and
minerals and helps
the body to absorb
other vitamins. It
is particularly rich
in vitamin B6, and
is also high in
iodine. Vitamin C
and selenium are
antioxidants and
anti-carcinogenic.
Garlic has
anti-bacterial
properties and works
as an internal
antiseptic. It
contains sulfur,
which is an
antiseptic and has
healing and
therapeutic
properties. Allicin
in garlic has
anti-fungal and
medicinal
properties.The
garlic has been a
treasured medicinal
plant through the
ages, as it binds
toxic minerals and
heavy metals like
lead and cadmium and
aids in their
expulsion. Garlic
can kill germs
resistant to
antibiotics. The
body is also able to
convert garlic to
alkaline ash during
digestion.
History
of the Lahsun
(Garlic)
Garlic or lahsun has
a very long folk
history of use in a
wide range of
ailments,
particularly
ailments such as
ringworm, Candida
and vaginitis where
its fungicidal,
antiseptic, tonic
and parasiticidal
properties have
proved of benefit.
The plant produces
inhibitory effects
on gram-negative
germs of the
typhoid-paratyphoid-enteritis
group; it possesses
outstanding
germicidal
properties and can
keep amoebic
dysentery at bay. It
is also said to have
anticancer activity.
Garlic reduces
glucose metabolism
in diabetics, slows
the development of
arteriosclerosis and
lowers the risk of
further heart
attacks in
myocardial infarct
patients.
Externally, the
expressed juice is
an excellent
antiseptic for
treating wounds.
Preparation and
Dosage
For best results,
fresh garlic or
preparations that
mimic it need to be
used. Dried or
cooked garlic, as
well as garlic oil,
lose a significant
amount of potency
during processing
(though they aren't
worthless and are
still beneficial to
eat as food).
Preparations used
for medicinal
purposes should
state that they have
allicin potential of
at least 6,000 mcg
on the label.
Alternately, eat one
chopped clove of
fresh garlic per
day. (The fresh
garlic that has been
peeled and sometimes
minced and sold in
jars in the grocery
store is not potent
enough.)
Good quality garlic
supplements list the
"allicin potential"
they contain and not
a certain amount of
allicin. This means
that when the
supplement gets to
the stomach, it
releases 6,000 mcg
of allicin, the
pungent chemical
that accounts for
garlic's sharp
flavor. The
supplements do not
contain actual
allicin, because
this compound is
extremely unstable
and quickly breaks
down. Instead, good
garlic supplements
contain alliin, the
stable precursor to
allicin. It is
released only upon
digestion, so your
body can make the
best use of it.
Storage
Store garlic in a
cool, dark, dry
place with good air
circulation. Check
on it occasionally,
and remove any
cloves that have
gone bad, being
careful not to nick
the remaining
cloves.
Quality Assurance
As we believe in
providing quality
products that are
close to nature, we
conduct various
stringent quality
tests under the
supervision of the
experts. These tests
are performed with
due care from the
very initial stage
of procurement of
the products to the
final stage of
delivery to the end
users.
Packaging
We also provide
reliable packaging
of the
Lahsun (Garlic)
and other Garlic indica products.
During the packaging
procedure, we keep
the hygienic level
high and also ensure
that there is no
human touch.
Moreover, the
packaging has also
helped in the easy
and safe delivery of
the products.
We are dealing with
various
esteemed clients
located in India as
well as in the
markets of New
Zealand and Dubai.
We also promise to
serve a superlative
range of Garlic and
Garlic products which
includes green
Garlic
powder to our new
customers as we
serve to our
existing satisfied
clientele. The
frequent and
concrete feedbacks
from our customers
have also helped in
the advancement of
the managerial
activities and
serving the products
as per the demand
prevailing in the
market. Last but not
the least; we are
also looking forward
to provide more
beneficial deals in
the forthcoming
years.