Can you eat garlic with a cold?

In the case of a cold, garlic can be eaten appropriately as long as there is no gastrointestinal discomfort, such as no heartburn, nausea or vomiting. Garlic has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects, and has a certain therapeutic effect on nasal congestion, runny nose, as well as mild sore throat, mild cough and coughing phlegm caused by colds. When a cold occurs, you can eat garlic appropriately. If there is gastrointestinal discomfort, garlic should not be eaten at this time. If you already have gastrointestinal discomfort, eating garlic will aggravate the original symptoms. It is better to eat simple, light and less stimulating food, and you can eat fresh fruits, especially apples or pears that are rich in vitamin C. You can eat rice porridge or millet porridge, which can give the body enough water and energy and is less irritating.