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Garlic

Chinese Herb - Garlic Garlic is grown in many areas throughout the world and is considered by herbalists to be one of the most essential and useful herbs used for medicinal purposes. Various cultures have benefited from using garlic in medicines and foods for centuries.

The Miracle of Garlic

Garlic has been used for many years to prevent health problems including colds, flu, menstrual pain, high blood pressure, coughs, gastrointestinal problems, atherosclerosis, and bronchitis. Garlic has been proven to kill various fungal infections, viruses, bacteria, and intestinal parasites. Also labeled as an antioxidant, garlic may help prevent certain cancers such as colon cancer and can improve the effectiveness of the immune system.

Garlic is most popular for its effectiveness of cardiovascular wellness. Garlic is effective treating atherosclerosis, high cholesterol, respiratory infections, and triglyceride levels.

Alliin is the primary ingredient found in garlic. This chemical is similar chemically to cysteine, an amino acid containing sulfur, and possesses no odor. After garlic is crushed, alliin is to converted into allicin, the compound that gives garlic its strong smell and numerous health benefits.

Health Benefits and Treatments of Garlic

  •  >9% decrease in cholesterol
  • Mild antihypertensive
  • Antiplatelet
  • Antioxidants
  • Antimicrobial
  • May prevent malignancies

Side Effects and Possible Interactions of Garlic

  • No serious known side effects
  • Halitosis, topical irritation or GI upset
  • May potentiate hypoglycemic & antiplatelet therapy
  • Strong Odour
 
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