Tamil : vellulli,
Status:-Under cultivation
Edibal parts:-Leaves , Young stem
Grows in:-Srilanka ,India,Africa, and Europe
Ayurvedicusage:-Pains,Hypertension,Hemorrhoids,Swelling,Nerve Diseases,
Parts used to make Medcine:-Bulb,Leaves
Propergation:-Seeds
Garlic is cultivated as a spice. It
contains a large quantity of medicinal
properties.It is given in fever, coughs, flatulence, disorders, of nervous
System, dropical affection, pulmonary phthisis, wooping cough , gangrene of the
Lungs and dilated bronchi.
A decoction of the garlic made with milk
and water is given in small dose in hysteria and sciatica (an inflammation of
the sciatic nerve at the tigh). Garlic in the form of a syrup is a valuable
remedy for Asthma,hoarseness, and disorders of the chest and lungs.
It is a disinfectant it is applied
surface and wounds. A poultice of the bulb Is used for ring – worm. The poultice
is applied the abdominal and public regionsIn cases of retention of urine due
to lack of tension or muscular power of the bladder. The oil in wich garlic has
been fried is a useful linement for rheumatic pains, nervous diseases like
infantile convulsion very old wounds.
The oil
extracted from pods is given for
checking chilly fits or intermittent fever.
Herbal food
and medicines in Sri Lanka – Dr Seela Fernando