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| Common
name |
Garlic |
| Botanical
name |
Allium Sativa |
| Therapeutic
effect |
Broad spectrum anti-microbial
effective against many bacteria, viruses, worms and
fungi. Lowers blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides
and platelet aggregation. Increases HDL and fibrinolysis. |
| Indications |
Atherosclerosis, hypertension
and infection. |
| Contraindications |
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| Side
effects |
Oil extract may have abortifacient
effects and cause inflammation of the gastrointestinal
tract. |
| Drug
interations |
May have additive effect
on anticoagulants (inhibits platelet aggregation by
interfering with thromboxane synthesis). May have additive
effect on antidiabetic medication (reduces blood glucose
levels). |
| Therapeutic
dose |
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| References |
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