Some tribes made love potions out of it but no results were found. Things haven't changed much since the Native Americans, it is still good for fatigue, appetite and digestion but has been found to help heart attacks, lower cholesterol and helps the immune system . Don't use if you are pregnant and avoid other stimulants such as coffee, tea and soft drinks. The Chinese have used garlic in the medical field for thousands of years. Americans today use garlic to lower blood pressure, lower sugar levels and to lower cholesterol.
Diabetics tend to develop yeast infections because yeast thrives in a high sugar environment.
Garlic supresses yeast. This herb may also boost the immune system and may help protect against the development of cancer. Nursing mothers should watch the intake of garlic because babies may dislike the taste. It can irritate the stomach. Bad breath is a problem but can be helped with mint or parsley.