Garlic | Allium sativum
Garlic supports cardiovascular health by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol. It boosts immunity, fights infections, and has antimicrobial and antioxidant effects, making it valuable for heart and respiratory health.
Benefits & Uses
Heart Health: Lowers blood pressure, reduces LDL cholesterol, and improves circulation.
Stroke & Heart Attack Prevention: Antiplatelet and anticoagulant effects help prevent clots.
Immune Support: Strengthens immune defense against infections.
Antimicrobial: Antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and antiparasitic properties.
Respiratory Health: Traditionally used for coughs, congestion, and infections.
Digestive Aid: Helps expel intestinal parasites and supports gut microbiome balance.
Anti-inflammatory: Relieves inflammation in tissues and blood vessels.
Form & Dosage
Raw Cloves: Most potent form; used daily for cardiovascular and immune health.
Aged Garlic Extract: Concentrated supplement with reduced odor, highly studied for heart health.
Capsules/Tablets: Convenient supplement form for standardized dosage.
Tincture/Extract: Liquid form for immune and antimicrobial support.
Typical dosage: 1–2 raw cloves daily or 600–1,200 mg aged extract, divided into doses.
Parts Used
Bulb (cloves).
Precautions
High Doses: May cause digestive upset or anemia in very large, prolonged use.
Blood Thinners: Avoid with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications (increased bleeding risk).
Surgery: Discontinue before surgery due to clotting effects.
Cooking: High heat destroys medicinal compounds; best used raw or lightly cooked.
Pregnancy & Lactation: Generally safe in dietary amounts; medicinal doses should be supervised.
For more detailed information about the different ways to take herbs, consider taking a course at the HomeGrown Herbalist Online School of Botanical Medicine.
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