VERIFIED CONTENTAuthor: Klaudia Kierzkowska, graduate of chemistry at the University of Warsaw

The autumn-winter period is a time of colds and diseases that often cannot be avoided. However, before we reach for a pill or syrup available at the pharmacy, we usually first save ourselves using natural methods - garlic, honey, ginger, lemon. "Alina's Gałganek", a garlic bundle, uses the healing properties of garlic. What is it and what are its properties?

"Alina's Gałganek" helps in the fight against unpleasant symptoms of colds and supports the body's recovery. Garlic and onion, which are used in its preparation, contain a compound called allina, an organosulfur chemical compound from the group of thioamino acids - S-alkylcysteine ​​sulfoxide. It is a sulfur-containing amino acid that is believed to be a precursor to the smell and taste of garlic.

"Alina's Gałganek" for a cold

The secret recipe for "Alina's Gałganek" was revealed on his blog by Mr. Tablet. He is a pharmacist named Marcin, who willingly shares alternative treatments.

Garlic and onions, when crushed or crushed, undergo a hydrolysis process, resulting in the formation of allicin, an organosulfur chemical compound with a strong bactericidal effect. It is not without reason that allicin is called a natural antibiotic. It is thanks to her that we have the healing and anti-cold properties of garlic.

In addition, garlic contains volatile sulfur compounds, essential oils, garlicin and troglycosides of A and B coordinates, which are also the basis of the effectiveness of the prepared mixture.

As the name suggests, "Alina's Rag" resembles a small rag, the preparation of which is extremely simple.

"Alina's Gałganek" - how to prepare?

Preparation of a rag takes a few minutes, does not require additional skills or medical knowledge. You can use only garlic, but you can just as well enrich the rag with a few slices of onion.

  1. Peel 5-6 cloves of garlic and one small onion (optional).
  2. Chop the whole thing, crush it or grind it in a mortar - then the he alth-promoting properties of garlic and onion are released. connectexactly the ingredients.
  3. Put the resulting paste on a thick gauze or cloth. Wrap and tie tightly with string.
  4. Hang the Gałganek in the bedroom next to the sick bed. Replace it once a day - this is how long the rag gives off its scent.

Gałganek can be enriched with a few drops of your favorite essential oil (e.g. eucalyptus), which will enhance its inhalation effect.

"Alina's Gałganek" - for children

"Alina's Gałganek" can also be used during colds in children, but be especially careful. The smell of garlic and onion is very strong, so we should hang it 2-3 meters from the baby's head to avoid contact with the skin that could be irritated.

"Alina's Gałganek" - contraindications

Gałganek gives off a very intense fragrance. If it is placed too close to the patient, it may irritate the skin, mouth, nose and eyes. Be especially careful with children.

Contraindication to its use are conditions with bronchial hyperreactivity and shortness of breath.

This method should not be used by people suffering from asthma. In other cases, the use of "Alina's rag" seems to be safe.

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