Garlic

For centuries, Garlic has been a popular herb for a variety of conditions - from ear infections to tuberculosis and athlete's foot. Today, Garlic is used to treat heart disease and high blood pressure. It also appears to lower cholesterol while increasing the level of "good" cholesterol (HDL). This medicinal herb provides relief from various stomach and intestinal ailments and assists digestion of food. It is also used to treat many infections, especially those of the mouth, nose and throat.

Recommended for:

• Heart disease
• High blood pressure
• High blood cholesterol
• Infections, especially mouth, nose and throat
• Intestinal parasitic infections
• Chronic or acute candidiasis
• Indigestion

Precautions

Garlic usually causes little or no problems when taken. However, in high doses, there is a possibility of indigestion, stomach upset and allergic skin rash. It may also increase the effects of anticoagulant drugs (increasing the clotting time of blood). Garlic is not recommended for women who are breastfeeding as it can pass to breast milk and possibly cause colic in babies.