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  • Question
    Can I use roasted garlic for infusing olive oil?
    Community Answer
    Yes, and it's delicious.
  • Question
    How do I use garlic oil for ear infections?
    Community Answer
    Put a couple of drops into one ear with an eyedropper. Lay with your head on a pillow to allow drops to go into the ear canal.
  • Question
    Where can I buy garlic oil?
    Community Answer
    In the U.S., Trader Joe's and Walmart both carry garlic infused oils at $5-7 range.
  • Question
    Can I put raw garlic cloves in olive oil?
    Community Answer
    I did this, I crushed the clove, covered it with olive oil, and strained it through muslin. It separated when first mixed, but I used it for ear drops and it worked fine.
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    I'm making garlic oil to repel mosquitoes. Would I be better off to use it as salad dressing?
    Community Answer
    Unless you combine it with another substance that baits mosquitoes to the garlic oil (i.e., sugars and such), you're probably better off using it in salad.
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    Can I use the oil as a hair loss remedy?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can. However, it won't be effective against hair loss.
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    Can garlic oil be applied to the skin?
    Community Answer
    Yes. Garlic oil can be applied to your skin. However, avoid the eyes and other sensitive areas.
  • Question
    Can garlic improve the skin?
    Community Answer
    Yes. It's good for psoriasis and acne. Garlic is a strong antifungal solution due to the presence of sulfur.
  • Question
    Is garlic-infused oil helpful for regrowing lost hair?
    Community Answer
    No, garlic oil won't do anything for hair loss.
  • Question
    How many days should I apply the garlic oil to my ears?
    Community Answer
    You can apply it to your ears as many days as you need to for it to be effective.
  • Question
    Will garlic oil kill fungus?
    Community Answer
    No, it will not kill fungus.
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    Does garlic oil help hearing loss?
    Community Answer
    No, it is not likely that it will help hearing loss.
  • Question
    Will garlic oil help to control muscle cramps?
    Community Answer
    It might, but more commonly muscle issues are the result of a potassium or magnesium deficiency, so you'd probably be better off getting these supplements instead (or eating a diet rich in these nutrients).
  • Question
    I'm using garlic for my high cholesterol. Can I blend it to make it smoother?
    Kenn Groves
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    Blend with olive oil leave for a few days then sprinkle over salads or cooked dinners.
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