Blessed immortality

Believe it or not, Garlic Kheer is actually a delectable dessert whose origin dates back to the Mughals. It was called 'benami' because the ingredient in the kheer (garlic) was a secret.

Dealing with a splinter is quite painful and can lead to infection if it is not removed timely. A splinter can be a sliver of wood or glass that penetrates the skin and because of its small size, it is difficult to remove it. In order to get rid of a splinter, cut garlic into half and bandage the clove on the affected area with a bandage. The antibacterial properties of garlic will naturally remove the splinter.

Garlic is also said to repel mosquitos with its smell. To make this DIY remedy, mince 6-8 garlic cloves and boil them with some water.

Try this garlic remedy to treat it right away. Mince some garlic cloves, add some honey to it and mix well. Apply this mixture directly on the scalp and massage gently. Leave it on for 15 minutes and then wash off with shampoo.

Suffering from a cold, cough or an itchy throat, garlic is here to treat you. Just mince some garlic cloves and boil them with one cup of water. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes.

Dealing with tough acne that refuses to vanish? Just cut a clove into half and rub it on the affected area.