Botanical Name:   Allium Sativum

Garlic Facts
Garlic has been valued for thousands of years for therapeutic purposes. It is used for an amazing range of health preventative and treatment matters, from ear infections and tuberculosis, to prevention of heart disease and cancer. Its anti-bacterial properties help to fight infections, Its cancer-prohibiting properties help to prevent cancer, and its anticoagulant properties help contribute to good cardiovascular health. Garlic also has antiinflammatory properties that helps reduce pain and swelling.

How Garlic Works
Garlic protects against infectious organisms like viruses, bacteria and fungi, by blocking the enzymes that enable organisms to enter the tissue. It increases the enzymes that can detoxify cancer triggers. Garlic works as an anticoagulant to inhibit blood clotting and to lower blood pressure, by widening the blood vessels and encouraging good circulation.It is believed that Garlic may also facilitate less cholesterol being released into the blood. All of these factors make Garlic a good nutrient for prevention of heart disease.

Possible Benefits

• Lowers cholesterol
• Works as anticoagulant to reduce blood clotting
• Helps fight infections
• Reduces blood pressure
• Helps prevent hardening of the arteries
• Boosts immunity
• May destroy types of cancer cells
• Works as digestive aid and relieves gas
• Anti-inflammatory to help reduce swelling and pain
• Improves circulation

Usage Guidelines
Garlic should not be used by women who are lactating, because it may cause colic in infants. People should check with their doctor if they are taking anticoagulants or antihypertensive medications, to make sure it doesn't interfere with, or heighten their functions. Large doses could cause heartburn, gas or diarrhea.