ALFALFA (mendicago sativa)

BARLEY GRASS

BILBERRY (Vaccinium myrtillus)

CAT’S CLAW (Uncaria tomentosa)

CAYENNE PEPPER (Capsicum annuum)

CHAMOMILE (anthemis nobilis)

DANDELION (Taraxacum officinale)

DON QUAI (Angelica sinensis)

ECHINACEA (Echinacea purpurea,
                      Echinacea angustifolia)

GARLIC (allium sativum)

GINKGO BILOBA

GINSENG (panax ginseng)

MILK THISTLE (Silybum marianum)

SAW PALMETTO (Serenoa repens)

SPIRULINA

VALERIAN

 

 
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GARLIC (allium sativum)

 

Garlic cloves have been used for thousands of years to treat a large number of conditions, including poor digestions, parasites, respiratory problems and low energy. The medicinal use of garlic has been recorded in ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Japan, China, Russia, India, and Europe. Known as a natural antibiotic, it was used during both world wars to disinfect wounds. This powerful anti-oxidant is believed to help lower cholesterol and has been found to inhibit tumor cell formation. It is currently being studied by the National Cancer Institute.

 

Possible benefits and uses:

 

  • Strengthens the immune system

  • May be effective in lowering the risk of heart disease

  • Lowers cholesterol, triglycerides and LDL cholesterol levels while also increasing the good cholesterol, HDL.

  • Shown to have anti-carcinogenic and anti-inflammatory properties

  • May be effective in the treatment of recurring ear infections

  • Protects the liver from damage induced by chemical pollutants and synthetic drugs

  • Reduces blood sugar levels

  • Aids in the treatment of digestive disorders

  • Aids in the treatment of high blood pressure

  • May be used topically as an antibiotic for skin infections and to reduce swelling

 Contraindications:

  • May produce heartburn and flatulence in some sensitive people

  • Those allergic to garlic may develop a rash from touching or eating it

  • Reduces blood sugar and may effect blood glucose control

  • Large amounts of garlic should be avoided by those taking aspirin or other blood-thinning drugs

  • Breast-feeding moms should be aware that garlic may cause colic in some infants
     

  

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