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Although from your question it is not quite clear which part of garlic exactly you are talking about, on the whole no part of garlic is considered unsafe for consumption. So, the garlic juice you have made should be safe for consumption. There should not be any adverse effect of the garlic juice, unless you are on some prescribed drugs which prohibit you from consuming garlic.
While we are at it, let us also get some idea about the benefits of garlic. Garlic, which is a member of the onion family, has a lot of useful qualities. First and foremost, garlic has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties and can effectively fight against these infections.
Garlic can provide relief in common cold and infections of throat, mouth, and ear. Regular consumption of garlic, therefore, can boost your body's immunity considerably. Garlic is also known to control cholesterol level and high blood pressure. Studies show that garlic has the capacity to control blood cholesterol level and arterial plaque formation. Garlic also has the reputation of controlling hypertension or high blood pressure, although there seems to be no conclusive proof to support the claim. There are also claims, though not completely substantiated, that garlic can be used to treat cancer. Some studies suggest that regular consumption of raw or cooked garlic can help reduce carcinogen formation in the body. There are many other ways garlic can be beneficial to the body. It is considered to reduce the blood sugar level, help expel mucus from the body, relieve congestion of chest, and in some cases may also help fight infections in AIDS patients.
Garlic (cooked or raw) can be consumed orally with regular food and can also be applied directly on the body. You can make juice or soup of garlic, chop garlic and use as salad dressing, and can also consume the whole clove. In some cases, like insect bite, skin infection, or rashes, you can apply crushed garlic and its juice directly on the affected part of the body.
While garlic cannot be used as a substitute to the regular medicines of treating high cholesterol, hypertension, or cancer, garlic can be consumed to derive some benefits. And the best thing is that being a natural food, it does not affect the body in any adverse way. So, consuming garlic can benefit the body in more than one way. The taste and smell of raw garlic may put you off, but considering the multiple benefits of garlic that seems to be minor disadvantage.
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