Sleep Remedies Garlic Under Your Pillow
I’m going to tackle a folky sleep remedy that I have known for years, but never tried: the clove of garlic under the pillow trick.
Do you want to know if sleeping on top of one clove of garlic can cure your sleep disorder? Continue reading to learn more!
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THE REMEDY
These were inspired by an old wives tale, which suggests that placing a clove of garlic unpeeled under your pillow at night can help with falling asleep. Although it is difficult to determine when this remedy became popular, most people I spoke to seemed to be familiar with it. They often replied with, « Oh yeah, my Aunt told me to do that once. »
This garlic is amazing!
The instructions for how it works are included in the product’s name. Just place an unpeeled clove underneath your pillow before you go to sleep. You can then toss the old clove under your pillow and replace it with a fresh one each morning. Continue this process until you are completely free of insomnia.
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Place the clove peeled under your pillow
THE SCIENCE
Although there isn’t much research on garlic’s sleep effects, we know that it is rich in magnesium and potassium which are essential elements for catching good shut-eye. These nutritional benefits are not only available if you eat the onion family member, but a whiff of the pungent smell can also trigger some drowsiness.
All that aside, garlic has a lot of vitamins B & C and Allicin. This enzyme is derived from chopped garlic and has been proven to have some antibiotic properties. Recent research has also shown that garlic consumption could increase memory retention and reduce bad cholesterol.
Garlic unpeeled
THE RESULTS
It’s not clear if this was a placebo effect or if I felt like I was sleeping in a deli. But, I believe that this nighttime hack worked. Although it took me a while to get used the smell, it was not bothersome after a few minutes. It was actually both soothing and calming.
This is it for the sleep hack. You can leave comments on the YouTube video if you have any concerns, suggestions, or general feedback.
It was a great night of rest!
