| Common Name |
Garlic |
| Latin Name |
Allium sativum |
| Family |
Liliacae |
| Part Used |
Bulb |
| Gathering Time |
Gathered in the fall |
| Constituents |
Volatile oil, mucilage, glucokinins,
germanium |
| Actions |
Antiseptic, anti-microbial, diaphoretic,
cholagogue, hypotensive, antispasmodic,
alterative, anti-catarrhal, carminative,
expectorant, tonic |
| Common Uses |
Used to fight infections, viruses,
respiratory infections, lower blood
pressure, and lower cholesterol levels. |
| Contraindications |
Avoid during pregnancy and lactation.
May cause gastric upset in some individuals. |
| Possible Drug Interactions |
Garlic may increase bleeding if person
is also taking anti-coagulants |
| Overdose Symptoms |
Unknown |
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