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Garlic – Allium Sativum

Summary

Garlic is a natural antibiotic, it has been proven to kill the influenza virus in test tube experiments. One study in 1994 found that Garlic reduced cholesterol by 12% in 4 weeks.

In pregnancy garlic may cut the risk of pre-eclampsia and boost the birth weight of very small babies. It has been used for over 1000years for its therapeutic properties.

Garlic aids the heart, circulation and immune system and it has anti-coagulent properties to protect against blood clots.

Deficiency of this could cause:

Garlic – Allium Sativum can be used to Treat

  • High LDL cholesterol
  • Women at risk of pre-eclampsia
  • Colds and flu
  • Infections
  • Heart conditions
  • Circulatory problems

    Normal Dosage

    Possible Side Effects

    Contra Indications

  • Do not take if pregnant/lactating
  • Do not take if you are using blood thinning medication such as Warfarin or Asprin.

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