Garlic Super function Magic applications.

Application of Garlic.

Garlic Extract INCI Name ALLIUM SATIVUM EXTRACT EINECS ELINCS No.:232-371-1 CAS 8008-99-9 Garlic Bulb Extract Allicin photo picture image The conditions for which garlic is showing the most promise include:

Atherosclerosis:

Studies suggest that fresh garlic and garlic supplements may prevent blood clots and destroy plaque. Blood clots and plaque block blood flow and contribute to the development of atherosclerosis. Blockage of blood flow to the heart, brain, and legs, can lead to heart attack, stroke, or peripheral vascular disease (PVD). People with PVD experience pain in the legs when they walk and move. If garlic does reduce the build up of plaque, then stroke, heart attacks, and PVD may be less likely to occur in people who eat garlic or take garlic supplements.

Garlic may also be beneficial for risk factors for heart disease, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. An animal study suggests that garlic may help lower homocysteine levels as well. Homocysteine, similar to cholesterol, may contribute to increasing amounts of blood clots and plaque in blood vessels.

High Cholesterol:

Long hailed for its beneficial effects, a number of studies have found that garlic reduces elevated total cholesterol levels more effectively than placebo. However, the extent to which garlic lowers cholesterol in these studies has been small, and study limitations make it somewhat difficult to draw any firm conclusions. More research with better-designed studies is needed in order to fully assess the safety and effectiveness of garlic and to determine the most appropriate dose and form (see Available Forms).

In the meantime, work with a qualified healthcare practitioner, knowledgeable in herbal medicine, to determine if garlic is safe and appropriate for you to try. The specialist will assess what other medications you are taking to make sure that there are no potentially dangerous interactions, and will follow your cholesterol levels closely.

A number of studies have found that garlic reduces elevated total cholesterol levels and lowers blood pressure more effectively than placebo. However, the extent to which garlic is effective is small.

High Blood Pressure:

Studies suggest that raw garlic may lower blood pressure. Similar to cholesterol, however, the drop in blood pressure caused by garlic is fairly small. For this reason, further research is necessary before it can be routinely recommended for people with high blood pressure.

Since garlic is considered relatively safe and has a number of other potentially healthful benefits for the heart, a professional herbalist may recommend the use of this herb. Again, work closely with a knowledgeable herbal specialist to determine if garlic is safe and appropriate for you. A healthcare provider will also monitor your blood pressure closely while you are taking this herbal supplement.

Diabetes:

Garlic has been used as a traditional dietary supplement for diabetes in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Preliminary studies in rabbits, rats, and limited numbers of people have demonstrated that garlic has some ability to lower blood sugars. One well-designed study conducted in Thailand, however, found that garlic was no better than placebo in lowering blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. More research in this area is warranted. (See Possible Interactions regarding some concern about using garlic with certain medications for diabetes.)

Common Cold:

A well-designed study of nearly 150 people supports the value of garlic for preventing and treating the common cold. In this study, people received either garlic supplements or placebo for 12 weeks during "cold season" (between the months of November and February). Those who received the garlic had significantly fewer colds than those who received placebo. Plus, when faced with a cold, the symptoms lasted a much shorter time in those receiving garlic compared to those receiving placebo.

Cancer:

Test tube and animal studies suggest that garlic may have some anti-cancer activity. Observational, population-based studies (which follow groups of people over time) suggest that people who have more raw or cooked garlic in their diet are less likely to have certain types of cancer, particularly colon and stomach cancers. Dietary garlic may also offer some protection against the development of breast, prostate, and laryngeal (throat) cancers. However, these types of cancer have not been as extensively studied as colon and stomach cancer.

While these results are intriguing, more research is needed to best understand whether dietary intake of garlic and other substances in the same family (such as onions, leeks, scallions, chives, and shallots) truly help to prevent cancer. In addition, studies looking at garlic supplements (as opposed to dietary garlic) and cancer have been limited. Thus far, however, use of garlic supplements does not appear to reduce the risk of developing prostate, colon, stomach, lung, or breast cancer.

Tuberculosis:

Numerous test tube studies have demonstrated that garlic extract inhibits the growth of different species of bacteria, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the organism responsible for tuberculosis. However, very high concentrations of garlic extract were needed to slow down the growth of M. tuberculosis in these studies, so some experts are concerned that these levels may be toxic to people. While further research in people is needed, one animal study found that garlic oil (which is a higher concentration than the extract) also inhibited M. tuberculosis and reduced the tuberculosis lesions in the lungs of these animals. Some scientists speculate that a combination of garlic extract or garlic oil with anti-tuberculosis drugs may eventually prove effective against the disease. Research to test this theory is needed.

Intestinal Parasites:

Laboratory studies suggest that large quantities of fresh, raw garlic may have antiparasitic properties against the roundworm, Ascaris lumbricoides, which is the most common type of intestinal parasite. Garlic for this purpose, however, has not yet been tested in people.
Garlic Extract INCI Name ALLIUM SATIVUM EXTRACT EINECS ELINCS No.:232-371-1 CAS 8008-99-9 Garlic Bulb Extract Allicin photo picture image

Ear Pain from Otitis Media:

Most children with an ear infection known as otitis media experience pain. Often, ear drops with pain killers are prescribed to relieve this discomfort. A recent study compared this standard treatment to a combination herbal extract (also used as ear drops) containing garlic as well as calendula, St. John's wort, and mullein flower. The herbal combination worked as well as the prescription ear drops. The number of children included in the study, however, was small. More research in this area would be helpful.

Traditional remedy:

Garlic has always been esteemed for its healing powers and before the development of antibiotics it was a treatment for all manner of infections, from tuberculosis to typhoid. Garlic was also used to dress wounds in the First World War.

Bronchial infections:

Garlic is an excellent remedy for all types of chest infections. Garlic is good for colds, flu, and ear infections, and it helps to reduce mucus.

Digestive tract:

Digestive infections respond well to garlic. The herb can also rid the body of intestinal parasites.

Circulatory remedy:

Garlic prevents circulatory problems and strokes by keeping the blood thin. Garlic lowers cholesterol levels and blood pressure.

Other uses:

Garlic is used for infections, and may be taken with conventional antibiotics to support their action and ward off side effects. Also, garlic reduces blood sugar levels and can help in late-onset diabetes.Abscess, Aneurysm, Glue ear, Hantavirus, Septicemia, Thrombophlebitis, Toxic shock syndrome, Xanthomatosis.

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Name:Garlic Extract
Serie No:R008.
Specifications:50:1,Allicin.
INCI Name:ALLIUM SATIVUM EXTRACT
EINECS/ELINCS No.:232-371-1
CAS:8008-99-9
Chem/IUPAC Name:Allium Sativum Extract is an extract of the bulb of the garlic,Allium sativum,Liliaceae

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