7. Splinter Removal: Dealing with a pesky splinter? Garlic can come to the rescue! Place a small clove of garlic on the splinter and cover it with a bandage overnight. The antimicrobial properties of garlic can help soften the skin and ease the pain, making it easier to remove the splinter the next day.
8. Mosquito Repellent: Tired of pesky mosquito bites?
Garlic can help keep those bloodsuckers at bay. You can either create a spray using petroleum jelly, beeswax, and essential oil of garlic or simply sprinkle cloves of garlic in mosquito-prone areas. The strong scent of garlic acts as a natural mosquito repellent.
9. Cold Sore Relief: If you suffer from cold sores, garlic can be your ally in the healing process. Crushed garlic can help reduce swelling and speed up the healing of cold sores. Additionally, incorporating more garlic into your diet can boost your immune system, helping your body fight off the virus.
10. Pain Relief for Toothaches: Do you have a toothache that keeps you up? Garlic to the rescue! Crush the garlic and combine it with salt to make a paste. To relieve pain right away, apply this ointment to the afflicted area. As an alternative, you can just press a tiny piece of garlic against the tooth that hurts.
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