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@article{195734,
        author = {Dr Prerana Pramod Bhatkar},
        title = {Garlic and Black Pepper: Effective Remedial Solution on Heart Attack and Blood Pressure},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {no},
        pages = {170-172},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=195734},
        abstract = {Traditionally, black pepper (Piper nigrum (L.), Family: Piperaceae) has been used to treat a number of ailments, such as worms, piles, intermittent fever, dysentery, stomach aches, colds, coughs, and throat disorders. Because Russian doctors have traditionally utilised garlic, along with other substances, to treat respiratory tract illnesses, garlic is also known as Russian penicillin. Garlic was also utilised in Russia to prepare for a variety of military tasks, including piloting. During World War I, it was frequently used to the treatment of German soldiers. [12] The Russian Red Army continued to utilise garlic even after penicillin was already in use during World War II. Garlic was thus nicknamed Russian penicillin, or natural antibiotic. [5] LDL cholesterol is prevented by garlic. It lowers blood levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. [12] & [6]
The primary chemical components of black pepper, Piperine. It is an alkaloid with a variety of pharmacological properties, including antioxidant, antitumor, antipyretic, anticonvulsant, antithyroid, antifungal, antibacterial, insecticidal, hepatoprotective, anti-asthmatic, larvicidal, antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antidiarrheal, bioavailability enhancer, immunomodulatory, antiepileptic, lipid metabolism accelerator, anticancer, CNS stimulant, diuretic, aphrodisiac, blood purifier, and antiplatelet properties [17]. Black pepper and garlic pods have long been used to treat cardiovascular issues. Three to four garlic pods combined with powdered black pepper are softly fried in cow's ghee until they become slightly pink, then eaten on an empty stomach before breakfast to treat arterial blockage or heart-related problems. One raw black pepper and one raw garlic pod per day are advised for high blood pressure.},
        keywords = {garlic pod, black pepper, garlic, blood pressure remedies.},
        month = {March},
        }