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Active Compounds:
The sulfur compound
allicin, produced by crushing or chewing fresh garlic, in turn produces
other sulfur compounds: ajoene, allyl sulfides, and vinyldithiins.
Medicinal Applications
alterative, anthelmintic,
antiparasitic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, carminative,
detoxifier, disinfectant, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant,
rubefacient, rejuvenative, stimulant, vesicant
Historically Garlic is
reported to be beneficial in:
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Asthma
Atherosclerosis
Blood and lymph cleanser
Colds and flu
Colic
Congestive heart failure
Convulsions
Cough
Edema
Heart disease |
Hemorrhoids
High cholesterol
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Hypertriglyceridemia (high triglycerides)
Hysteria
Immune function
Impotence
Indigestion
Intermittent claudication
Nerve and bone tissue rejuvenative |
Paralysis
Recurrent ear infection
Rheumatism
Skin diseases
T. B.
Tremor
Tumors
Round worms
Yeast infection |
Circulatory Effects:
More than 250 publications have shown that garlic supports the
cardiovascular system. It may lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels
in the blood, inhibit platelet stickiness (aggregation), and increase
fibrinolysis-which results in a slowing of blood coagulation. It is
mildly antihypertensive and has antioxidant activity.
Note: Garlic only keeps
clotting in check, a benefit for persons at risk for cardiovascular
disease. It cannot effectively replace stronger anticlotting drugs; its
primary value is as a preventive.
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