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Garlic Herbal Remedies

This herbal panacea has long been used in many cultures for infections, worms, and as an antibiotic and antiseptic. More recently, garlic has been discovered to lower blood cholesterol levels and blood pressure, reduce the clotting activity of blood platelets, and to have antitumor activity. Additionally it is useful as a preventative for vascular changes common to the elderly. It has a beneficial expectorant, warming effect on the lungs and is used for bronchial and pulmonary infections, pneumonia, colds, and flu. Allicin has shown antifungal activity against Candida. In China, garlic is commonly used as a worm remedy, as a detoxifying agent, and to prevent and treat influenza. Garlic has a taste of ACRID and a temperature of WARM.

Garlic Proper Dose

TypeDossage
Garlic Oil3-6 perles daily
Garlic Powder2-3 capsules daily

Garlic Reference Information

Latin NameAllium sativum
Other Names
Part UsedBulbs
Herb FormsCapsules, tablets, bulk herb, powder, fresh bulb.
AffectsBlood, Cardiovascular system, Digestive system
CautionsNot to be used while nursing. Large amounts can cause gastrointestinal irritation in sensitive individuals.
Botanical InfoAn aromatic plant with hollow, round leaves and symmetrical ball-shaped flowering parts with starry purple flowers.

Supporting Research

Blumenthal, Mark et al. 1998. The Complete Commission E Monographs. Austin: American Botanical Council.

Newall, C. et al.. 1996. Herbal Medicines: A Guide for Health-care Professionals. London: The Pharmaceutical Press.

Leung, A. and S. Foster. 1996. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients. New York: J. Wiley & Sons.

McGuffin, M. et al. 1997. Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton: CRC Press.

Weiss, R. 1988. Herbal Medicine. Beaconsfield, England: Beaconsfield Publishers.

Wren, R.C. 1988. Potter's New Cyclopaedia of Botanical Drugs. Essex: C.W. Daniel Co. Ltd.

Reynolds, J., ed. 1993. Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia. London: The Pharmaceutical Press.

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