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They stand out for their beneficial properties for the heart and against colds and coughs, although to take advantage of their properties they should be eaten raw. Garlic is a fundamental ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine: in allioli, soups, stews, etc.

The garlic we eat all year round is dry, while garlic shoots appear in the spring

It is a diuretic, expectorant and stimulant food and stands out for its antiseptic properties. It is also used as a natural remedy to relieve respiratory difficulties, asthma, bronchitis, tuberculosis, cough, etc.. It also boosts the defenses of the body and has anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant, vasodilator and depurative properties.

As they cause heavy digestion and bad breath, it is advisable to remove the central seed by cutting them in two halves lengthwise and extracting it with the tip of a knife. Bad breath can also be combated by combining them with parsley cut into very fine pieces