How to Use Garlic for Mycoplasma
Mycoplasma (Mycoplasma pneumonia) is a small, fungal organism that can infect the respiratory tract. The infection is characterized by pneumonia-like symptoms, including: fever, cough, sore throat and headache. Often, the infection is mild and will go away on its own without antibiotic treatment. Natural remedies exist to ease the discomforts of a Mycoplasma infection. One natural remedy is garlic, which promotes a healthy liver, respiratory system and serves as an anti-fungal agent.
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Instructions
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Garlic Tea
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Fill a sauce pan with water, and bring to a boil.
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Add one or two cloves of finely chopped garlic. Chopping the garlic allows the release of the active ingredient, allicin, which helps soothe cold, pneumonia and flu-like symptoms.
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Let the garlic steep in the water for several minutes.
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Pour the garlic tea into a cup, and let cool slightly before consuming.
Prevention
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Consume 1-2 cloves of garlic per day to boost the immune system.
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When symptoms first appear, prevent further spreading of the infection by drinking garlic tea.
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Take high potency garlic supplements daily, and ensure supplements contain allicin.
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Tips & Warnings
To reduce risk of Mycoplasma infection during the cold and flu season, drink a cup of garlic tea each day of the fall and winter months.
If symptoms worsen or persist after home treatment, seek medical care.
