Image via WikipediaWe all know that garlic has wonderful antibiotic properties. It has been a favorite home remedy for ages, eaten raw, mixed with other ingredients for cough syrup and even worn on the body to ward off germs.But here are some other uses that may surprise you!
Did you know that fish like garlic, and you can use it for bait? A clever way to use it is to stick a piece inside a mini-marshmallow and put it on your hook. Don’t have any fresh cloves? Roll the marshmallow in garlic powder instead.
Do you have a stubborn case of acne? Eating garlic daily, raw or in capsule form can help. You can also crush garlic cloves, and apply the juice directly on the affected area in the same way you use an astringent.
Are you out of glue? Rub garlic juice lightly on the paper and it works like an adhesive. And here is an interesting factoid. Did you know that the Chinese in ancient ties used garlic juice to repair small cracks in glass?
Garlic is also a natural bug repellent. Add it to your pet’s food and it will keep away fleas and ticks. It even repels intestinal parasites.
Some farmers rub garlic juice on their horses' coats to keep flies and mosquitoes away.
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