Common name(s): Garlic
Botanical name(s):
Allium sativum
Plant part used:
Bulb
AHPA Class:
2c Not to be used while nursing
Indications:
Asthma,
Blood Impurities, Blood Poisoning, Bronchitis, Cancer, Candida, Colds,
Colitis, Coughs, Ear Infections, Fevers, Flu, Fungus, Gastric
Disorders, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol and
Triglycerides, Indigestion, Infection, Liver Disorders, Lung Disorders,
Parasites, Prostate problems, Respiratory problems, Staph/Strep
Infections
Actions:
Adaptogen, alterative,
anthelmintic, anti-fungal, anti-microbial, anti-spasmodic, anti-viral,
antibiotic, anticoagulant, antineoplastic, blood purifier,
cardiovascular tonic, carminative, cholagogue, decongestant,
diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, hypertensive,
hypotensive, nervine, stimulant, stomachic, vasodilator, vermifuge
Constituents:
Volatile
oils, including, allicin (diallyl trisulfide), alliin and other
sulfur-bearing metabolites. Also contains citral, geraniol and
linalool. Other constituents include calcium, iron, magnesium,
manganese, phosphorous, potassium, selenium, sodium, sulfur, vitamins
A, B-complex and C
Traditional:
Garlic is
a natural antibiotic and has been referred to as nature's penicillin.
Louis Pasteur was the first scientist to use garlic in scientific
experiments and found that when put into a petri dish full of bacteria,
garlic quickly destroyed the bacteria. It has been historically used in
the treatment of various cancers and is also well-known for its
capabilities of destroying bacteria, fungus, virus and parasites.
Garlic is also used to lower incidence of heart disease and is also
used to lower high cholesterol levels.
Daily dose: 4 grams fresh garlic, 3,000 4,00 mg. dried
Contraindications:
Should
not be used while nursing in therapeutic dosages. May cause mild
blood-thinning in therapeutic dosages. Consult your doctor if using
therapeutic dosages of garlic prior to surgery.
Side effects:
May cause gastrointestinal discomfort when used in large doses, unpleasant odor.
Drug interactions: None
Special caution: None
References: Botanical Safety Handbook. by McGuffin, Hobbs, Upton and Goldberg, 1997
Mastering Modern Herbal Medicine, by LaMar Wiscombe, 2001
Today's Herbal Health, by Louise Tenney, 2000
Basic Herbalism, by Horne & Robinson, 2000
The Encyclopedia of Natural Remedies, by Louise Tenney, 1995
The Complete German Commission E Monographs, edited by Blumenthal et al., 1998
