Garlic Essence
Description
GARLIC (Allium sativum)
Family: Liliaceae.
Source: Fresh-crushed bulbs.
Fragrance: Pungent. Known affectionately as the “stinking rose”!
General description and habitat: Perennial herb.
Principal constituents:
Allicin, allylpropyl disulphide, citral, diallyl trisulphide, geraniol, linalol, shellandrene.
History
History and folk use:
It has a long history of use throughout the world. Even as recently as the First World War (1914 - 1918) it was the primary weapon against gangrene and sepsis.
It is included in the British Herbal Pharmacopoeia for chronic bronchitis.
Some historical uses include: Arteriosclerosis, bronchitis, digestive disorders and infestations, fever, gangrene, heart disease, hepatitis, hypertension, respiratory and urinary tract infections, ringworm, sepsis, skin eruptions, tuberculosis, typhoid.
Properties & Uses
General properties: Amoebicidal, anthelmintic, antibiotic, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antitoxic, anti-tumor, antiviral, bactericidal, carminative, hypocholesterolemic, depurative, diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, fungicidal, hypoglycemic, hypotensive, insecticidal, larvicidal, stomachic, tonic.
Uses:
It used to be used during plagues. A modern plague might be “sick building syndrome”. However, it might be regarded as antisocial!
| Arteriosclerosis | Bedsores | |
| Bloating | Cancer | |
| Emphysema | Hypercholesterolemia | |
| Kidney stones | Senility | |
| Thrombosis | Thyroid disorders | |
| Ulcerative colitis | Venereal disease | |
| Whooping cough | Worms |
Contraindications
Non-toxic, non-irritant.
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