What Is Kashmiri Snow Mountain Garlic?

Kashmiri Snow Mountain Garlic is also known as Allium sativum L., Allium schoenoprasum. It is a subspecies of garlic mostly found in the higher and mountainous regions of Kashmir. The Western Himalayas produce it very well and in huge quantity. It grows with a very low amount of oxygen at a very low temperature at around -10⁰ C. Source

Kashmiri Snow Mountain Garlic is very small in size than the normal / commercial garlic we use on our daily basis with a very pungent smell.

How is Kashmiri Snow Mountain Garlic effective than the regular garlic?

In Greek Medicine, Kashmiri Snow Mountain Garlic is found out to be highly effective for many ailments. Modern medicine experts have also found out that it is seven times more effective than the regular garlic. Even though not known to a lot of people across the globe and not so popular, it is one of the most powerful herbs and health boosters in the whole world. Kashmiri Snow Mountain Garlic is also known by the other name which is Pothi Garlic. 

Kashmiri Snow Mountain Garlic or Pothi garlic is rich in a lot of nutrients. Manganese, Vitamin B-6, Vitamin C, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B-1 are found in very good amounts in it, due to which it helps in improving cancer, thyroid, asthma, cholesterol level.

What are the major health benefits of Kashmiri Snow Mountain Garlic?

Kashmiri Snow Mountain Garlic Reduces cholesterol levels

Himalayan single clove garlic is known to reduce high cholesterol levels in the body. Research has shown that this garlic can reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels by about 20 mg in the human body. Peeling 3 to 4 cloves of garlic and eating empty stomach in the morning will automatically reduce the increased cholesterol. Source

Kashmiri Snow Mountain Garlic Cures cough and cold

Scientists believe that regular consumption of Kashmiri Snow Mountain Garlic can reduce the risk of cold and cough by more than 50 percent. Along with this, the chances of getting infected with other diseases by eating it are also greatly reduced. Actually, a compound called allicin present in it works to eradicate cold and cough from the root. For relief, two crushed cloves of garlic should be taken with a glass of water. This is the best recipe to cure cold and cough. Source

Kashmiri Snow Mountain Garlic Helps fight cancer

Kashmiri Snow Mountain Garlic naturally contains an organo-sulfur compound called diallyl trisulfide. It provides the ability to fight cancer by helping to kill the cancer cells present within the body. Researchers from the University of North Carolina have found that patients who consume Kashmiri Snow Mountain Garlic are 66.67 percent less likely to develop cancer. In this case, the National Cancer Institute says that regular consumption of Kashmiri Snow Mountain Garlic reduces the risk of various types of cancer by 50 percent. This is because of the sulfur compound found in it. It proves to be very helpful in fighting cancer cells in the body. Source

Kashmiri Snow Mountain Garlic Fights diabetes

To say, there is more than one home remedy for diabetics. If implemented, then this disease can be controlled. But people have little information about how effective Kashmiri Snow Mountain Garlic is in diabetes. Researchers have found that if you eat 2-3 buds of this garlic, it helps in reducing and controlling blood sugar level. Source

Kashmiri Snow Mountain Garlic Cures heart diseases and high blood pressure

Kashmiri Snow Mountain Garlic helps in curing heart disease in two ways. One, it reduces LDL cholesterol and triglyceride in the body. According to studies, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides are reduced by 20 percent in patients who consume Kashmiri Snow Mountain Garlic. Secondly, it prevents the formation of plaque and clots by reducing the density of the blood. Scientists have agreed that the risk of blood clots is reduced by up to 83 percent in patients who regularly consume Kahmiri Snow Mountain Garlic. In case of high blood pressure, the consumption of Kashmiri Snow Mountain Garlic relaxes the muscles, which reduces blood pressure. A compound called hydrogen sulfide found in Kashmiri Snow Mountain Garlic is responsible for lowering systolic and diastolic blood pressure in the body. Source

Kashmiri Snow Mountain Garlic Improves Brain Health

Kashmiri Snow Mountain Garlic may help revitalizing the brain’s nerves and preventing brain tumours. 

How do we use Kashmiri Snow Mountain Garlic?

Kashmiri Snow Mountain Garlic can be used in both the forms, raw and cooked. To gain more benefits of this product, grind and mince the clove, mix it with your food to consume directly. In India, Kashmiri Snow Mountain Garlic is most commonly consumed raw for super health benefits. The so-called ‘pearls’ or ‘cloves’ are crushed and then swallowed, followed by drinking two glasses of cool water. Use Kashmiri Snow Mountain Garlic in any recipe calling for garlic. Use in pesto and other sauces or dips. Add minced cloves to risotto, pasta, or sautéed vegetables. To avoid mold or spoilage, store Kashmiri Snow Mountain Garlic in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. It will keep for up to two months.

Grind it to a fine and thin paste for chicken marination and delicious Garlic Chicken is finally ready.

Shipping & Return Policy

General guidelines:

At Kashmir Box, we take special care in ensuring that your products are delivered to you in the best condition and on time by partnering only with courier companies of International repute.

• We offer free shipping on all prepaid orders and charge Rs.70 for COD orders PAN India.
• A weight based shipping cost is applicable/chargeable for International orders.
• Shipping charges may vary depending upon order volume and delivery location for International orders.
• Our courier partners deliver on working days, excluding Public Holidays.
• Order dispatch confirmation is notified by email as and when your order is dispatched from our warehouse.
• Shipping/Billing address - refers to where the product has to be shipped/billed and therefore you are requested to mention your complete address with pin/zip code and a working phone number.
• Orders are shipped directly from Kashmir.
• To know more about your country specific shipping charges or for any other clarity you can drop a mail at care@kashmirbox.com
• Country of Origin: India

 Craft Orders:

• Check the delivery/making time on the product details under description while/before placing the order. Each of our products is crafted especially for you by master artisans across the valley, the making/shipping time for each is different.
• No returns are accepted for products/orders which are customized.
• No returns are acceptable for products available under sale category on the website.
• For each return in craft products which are not damaged and perfect in make, a restocking fee is charged as under

 
Craft Return Policy:

We at KashmirBox.com believe in providing a delightful experience to our customers. We serve you with the best of Kashmiri products.

• You must inform us about your return within 7 days from the date of delivery at care@kashmirbox.com 
• In case the product you receive is damaged or with any quality issues, reach back to us & we will arrange a reverse pickup of the product subject to need for the pickup and reverse pickup service available for your address/pin code.
• The product should reach us in its original condition without any damage or any other kind of tampering.
• The product should be returned in a well packed box so as to avoid any damage in the transit & with complete labelled address.
• Reverse pickup is not available for International orders. In such cases the reverse pickup is to be arranged by the customer itself at their own cost involved.

In these scenario, your returns are not accepted

• The product is damaged or has been tampered with in any way.
• The product has been used, worn, washed or changed in any other way.
• Crafts are prone to a slight variation in the design, colour and pattern work; therefore we may not be able to refund your order if the same are your criteria for making a return.
• Enquiry about any doubts that you may have regarding the products before going for the final purchase may be asked at care@kashmirbox.com and have all your doubts instantly.
• The products are of standard quality but not to your personal liking in terms of taste and colour.

Food (Gourmet) Orders:

• For return of gourmet foods, you must inform us immediately upon delivery about the reason for return at care@kashmirbox.com.
• No stocking fee applicable for food return.
• All food items to be returned must be unused, unopened untampered and must be dispatched back within one day only.
  
  

 Order Cancellation:
If you wish to cancel your order with us please note:

• The order can only be cancelled if and only if it has not already been shipped.
• Once the order has been shipped from our warehouse, you will not be entitled for any refund and it will become a return on your side.
• The ‘Made to Order’ and other “Customized orders” are in no way eligible for cancellation.
• For any cancellation related queries, reach us at care@kashmirbox.com
  
  

 Product Disclaimer:
Most of the products on KashmirBox.com are handmade; hand woven and intricately crafted, as such there may be variations in colour and embellishment of the actual product against that as shown on the website. This is due to the nature of fabric dyes, weather at the time of dying and differences in display outputs due to lighting, digital photography, colour settings and displaying capabilities of computer monitors, laptops or the mobile devices that you may be using. 

Address to be specified on return shipments.

Returns Department
Kashmir Box Online Private Limited
Indo Kashmir Complex, Nawab Bazar
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India – 190002,
Tel: +91-9796659999, Email: care@kashmirbox.com