Unlock Garlic's Full Potential

15 Garlic Home Remedies That Have Stood the Test of Time

For thousands of years, healers have relied on garlic as a proven natural remedy for immune support and heart health, yet few people know of its full potential. Today, science confirms what ancient civilizations already knew -- garlic’s power comes from potent sulfur-containing compounds that are activated within seconds after the garlic bulb is crushed.  

When raw garlic cloves are crushed, chopped, or chewed, the cell walls of the garlic bulb are fractured and activate a whole host of beneficial phytocompounds (alliin, allicin, ajoene, diallyl sulfides, thiosulfinates, S-allyl cysteine, and diallyl disulfide) that play a key role in supporting the body’s natural defenses, promoting microbial balance, and maintaining cardiovascular wellness.

Ongoing research continues to support garlic’s profound health benefits, reinforcing its place in both holistic and modern healthcare. Whether eaten fresh as part of the diet, taken as an extract, or used in a supplement, garlic is widely recognized as one of the most effective and time-tested natural solutions for overall health and well-being.

15 Garlic Home Remedies To Transform Your Wellness

1.  Garlic Chyawanprash for Seasonal Wellness: Peel and crush 10 garlic cloves. Place them in a jar and mix with a full jar of chyawanprash (12 oz). Let it sit for 5–7 days. Take 1 teaspoon daily directly or sip in warm water for general immune support or as needed during seasonal challenges.

2. Garlic Elixir Before Bed for Wellness: Simmer 2 crushed garlic cloves in 2 cups of hot water for 10 minutes. Strain and add the juice of half a lemon and chyawanprash (1 tsp). Sip warm before bed.

3. Garlic Paste for Skin: Crush 1 garlic clove and mix with a pinch of turmeric and a teaspoon of honey to form a paste. Apply to blemishes for 5–10 minutes, then rinse. Repeat once daily.

4. Garlic Tincture for Wellness: Fill a jar with minced garlic and cover with organic alcohol (50%-60% or 100-120 proof). Let it sit for 2 weeks, shaking daily. Strain. Take 10–20 drops, diluted in water, daily.

5. Garlic Vinegar for Heart-Healthy Lifestyles: Combine 10 cloves of crushed garlic with 1 cup of organic apple cider vinegar. Let it sit (to infuse) for 1 week, then strain. Take 1 tablespoon, diluted in water, daily as part of a heart-healthy routine.

6. Garlic Salve for Chest Comfort: Apply several drops of eucalyptus directly to the skin. Then, mash 5 garlic cloves and mix with 2 tablespoons of castor oil. Warm slightly. Rub onto the middle of the chest, just below the collarbone, and cover with a warm wet cloth.

7. Garlic Soak for Nail Care: Add 10 crushed garlic cloves to a warm salt bath. Add enough water to just cover the hands or feet. Soak hands or feet for 20 minutes.

8. Garlic Compress for Joint Comfort: Crush 4 garlic cloves and mix with 1 tablespoon of castor oil. Apply to organic flannel. Apply to joints for 15–20 minutes as needed. Can use an infrared heating pad (or hot water bottle) on top of the flannel.

9. Garlic and Turmeric Milk for Relaxation: Simmer 1 crushed garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, and a pinch of black pepper in 1 cup milk for 5 minutes. Add a teaspoon of chyawanprash over hot water and drink warm before bed.

10. Garlic Rinse for Oral Hygiene Support: Mix 1 crushed garlic clove with 1 cup of warm water. Let sit for 10 minutes, then strain. Mix the crushed garlic clove with 1 teaspoon baking soda and coconut oil. Apply to toothbrush and brush gently.

11. Garlic Paste, Gel, Cream for Skin: Crush 2 garlic cloves and mix with honey to form a paste, aloe vera gel to form gel, or 2 tablespoons of coconut or castor oil for cream. Apply to skin as needed.  

12. Garlic Soup for Nutritional Support: Simmer 5 garlic cloves, 1 onion, 1 pinch of ginger, and 4 cups of a bone broth of your choosing. Add vegetables and herbs as desired.

13. Garlic Steam for Relaxation: Add 3 crushed garlic cloves to a bowl of hot water. Add crushed eucalyptus leaves. Cover head with a towel and inhale the steam.

14. Garlic Scalp Infusion: Blend 3 garlic cloves with 2 tablespoons castor oil and several drops of rosemary oil. Massage into the scalp, leave for 30 minutes, then wash out.

15. Garlic and Kefir Blend for Digestive Wellness: Mince 1 garlic clove and stir into 1/2 cup kefir and 1tsp of chyawanprash. Eat daily as part of a gut-friendly diet.