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
ateries).
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!
Garlic Oil: taken orally:
2-5ml daily (about 40-100 drops); as ear drops for an ear
infection: 2-4 drops in each ear at night; or as nasal
drops for siunus infection: 2-4 drops in each nostril 1-2
times daily.
Or follow the instructions on any proprietary pack of Garlic
product being used.
Many people who have taken a Garlic supplement everyday for
years have told me that if they miss a day, they notice
it.
Health Benefits of Garlic in
Combinations
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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