Side Effects Of Garlic: According to religious scriptures, garlic is tamasic and should not be consumed. But in medical science and Ayurveda, it has been described as a medicine. Garlic is considered very beneficial especially for heart health.

According to reports, Garlic Can help cure cold, lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Garlic contains vitamins `C` and B6, manganese and selenium. It is a type of antioxidant. This is believed to be responsible for its positive effects. But there is also a type of garlic available in the market which contains toxic chemicals.

Poisonous garlic being sold in the market!

According to media reports, Chinese garlic, which was banned in 2014, is being sold illegally in India. The ban was imposed after reports of fungus-infected garlic being sold in the country. It is believed that smuggled garlic contains high levels of pesticides.

Treatment with fungicides

A professor from Jadavpur University said that Chinese garlic is treated with fungicides containing methyl bromide to prevent fungal growth for six months. It is also bleached with harmful chlorine. This kills the insects in the garlic, prevents germination and makes the garlic look white and fresh.

What is methyl bromide fungicide?

Methyl bromide is a highly toxic, odorless, colorless gas that is used in agriculture and transportation to control a variety of pests including fungi, weeds, insects, nematodes. Its excessive use is extremely dangerous for health. According to the USEPA, exposure to methyl bromide can cause damage to the central nervous system, respiratory failure and lungs, eyes and skin. Not only this, it is also said that there is a risk of going into a coma.

Keep this in mind while buying garlic

Sugar Garlic It is bigger in size. Blue and purple stripes are visible on its peel. You should be very careful before buying such garlic. Otherwise, consuming this garlic can harm your life.