Garlic - Benefits for Heart and Circulation

Garlic can:

• Lower blood cholesterol (fat) levels. This is important in the prevention of Heart Disease and problems such as obesity
• Lower blood pressure. This is another important factor in the prevention of Heart Disease
• Keep the blood thin. This can enhance blood circulation, help to prevent thrombosis and arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).

DOSAGE
Raw Clove: 1 clove 3 times daily - a vegetarian or gelatin capsule can be filled with the crushed clove for convenience.
Dried Powder: 400-1200mg daily, equivalent to 1-4 capsules daily.
Tincture: 2-4ml in water (about 40-80 drops). I should mention that Garlic in tincture form is particularly pungent!

Some products combine garlic with other herbs. This can give added protection against infections or colds: sometimes a combination of herbs is more effective than a single herb. For example, garlic can combine well with echinacea, wild indigo and myrrh, to enhance its antibiotic properties.

Though some people do think that you can't beat the real thing... by all means, take the fresh cloves for the benefit of both your health and your pocket. (If you can stand to!)

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