GARLIC

Uses?

Stimulating the immune system and fighting cancer

Fighting infections and reducing blood pressure

Lowering cholesterol and triglycerides

Who?

Almost everyone

Who can’t?

People on any type of medication, especially anticoagulant. Check with doctor

Pregnant or breast feeding

How long?

There are no restrictions on length of use, so long as it is having the desire effect

Side effects?

Some people experience heartburn or flatulence

Rare cases of allergic reactions are known

May interact with anticoagulant drugs

Available forms?

Capsules, tablets, tinctures, aged extracts, fresh, powder, dried cloves

Dose?

Follow health professional advice or directions on the package

Part used?

Bulb

Comes from?

The bulb is unknown in the wild, having evolved over 5,000 years under cultivation

Other names?

Allium sativum