We know that garlic consumption has many medical benefits. But can we consume garlic in summers (of north India) too? If yes, then how much and in what form? Thanks in advance.

Question

Dear Thanks for contacting with your health concern 1. Although garlic is best known as good anti hyperlipdemic herb but consumption of same in summer can lead to aggravation of "PITTA' dosha which can imbalance the blood and metabolism [agni] resulting in outbreak of ulcers, acidity [amlapitta],gastritis, low digestion 2. As the hot potency of garlic is responsible for bad odour so avoid consuming it in peak summer time to prevent bad breath as well as bad odour. 3. If you wish to consume the same, I usually advice my patient (s) as follow: i. To prevent bad breath consume 1 clove of garlic during bed time ii. One can opt for lashunadi vati [baidyanath] or garlic pearls [himalaya] iii. If taken in morning: one may rinse mouth with a good mouth wash or drink mint juice [but remember breath comes from blood and not from mouth, so is a temporary measure]

Munish Sood · Accepted Answer

Dear Thanks for contacting with your health concern 1. Although garlic is best known as good anti hyperlipdemic herb but consumption of same in summer can lead to aggravation of "PITTA' dosha which can imbalance the blood and metabolism [agni] resulting in outbreak of ulcers, acidity [amlapitta],gastritis, low digestion 2. As the hot potency of garlic is responsible for bad odour so avoid consuming it in peak summer time to prevent bad breath as well as bad odour. 3. If you wish to consume the same, I usually advice my patient (s) as follow: i. To prevent bad breath consume 1 clove of garlic during bed time ii. One can opt for lashunadi vati [baidyanath] or garlic pearls [himalaya] iii. If taken in morning: one may rinse mouth with a good mouth wash or drink mint juice [but remember breath comes from blood and not from mouth, so is a temporary measure]

Apeksha Thakkar · Answer

Hello,

Yes they can be consumed even in summers. They have a very positive impact in controlling high blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Dry garlic can also be taken, however the quantity varies from person to person.