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According to religious scriptures, garlic is considered Tamasik and should not be consumed. But in medical science and Ayurveda, it is considered a medicine. Garlic is considered very beneficial, especially for heart health.
According to a report Garlic helps cure colds and flu and lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Garlic contains vitamins C and B6, manganese and selenium, a type of antioxidant that is believed to be responsible for its positive effects. But there is a type of garlic available in the market that contains toxic chemicals.
Poisonous garlic is being sold in the markets
According to media reports, Chinese garlic, which was banned in 2014, is being sold illegally in India. The ban was imposed due to reports of fungus-infected garlic being sold in the country. The smuggled garlic is suspected to contain high levels of pesticides.
China works to protect garlic from fungus ,
A professor from Jadavpur University had earlier told the Times of India that Chinese garlic is treated with a fungicide containing methyl bromide to prevent fungal growth for up to six months. In addition, it is bleached with harmful chlorine. This kills insects in garlic, stops germination early and makes the cloves look white and fresh.
What is methyl bromide fungicide
Methyl bromide is a highly toxic odorless, colorless gas used in agriculture and shipping to control a variety of pests, including fungi, weeds, insects, nematodes (or roundworms) and more. Its excessive use is very hazardous to health. According to the USEPA Exposure to methyl bromide can cause failure of the central nervous system and respiratory system and damage to the lungs, eyes and skin. Not only this, there is also a risk of going into a coma.
Keep this in mind while buying garlic ,
Chinese garlic cloves are larger in size. Blue and purple stripes are visible on its peel. If you buy such garlic, then correct your mistake immediately.