A member of the onion family, garlic is an indispensable flavoring in cooking and is widely used throughout Europe, the Middle East, the Far East, Africa, the West Indies, Mexico, and North and South America. A native of Asia, it is widely cultivated...
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A member of the onion family, garlic is an indispensable flavoring in cooking and is widely used throughout Europe, the Middle East, the Far East, Africa, the West Indies, Mexico, and North and South America. A native of Asia, it is widely cultivated in warm climates, but in cooler conditions never reaches its maximum flavor potential.
History
Garlic has been used medicinally and as a flavoring for at least 5,000 years, and has been cultivated in the Mediterranean region since the time of the ancient Egyptians:The Anglo-Saxons grew it too, and gave it its name: gar, a 'lance', and leac, a 'leek'.
Characteristics
The straight, rigid stem, topped by a spherical pink or white flowerhead, grows to a height of 24 inches. Each bulb is made up of several cloves, which may have white, pink, or purple skin, encased in a paper-like sheath. The size, number, and flavor of the cloves vary according to the variety and the climate.
Growing Tips
Garlic grows best in well-drained soil in a sunny position. Cloves are planted in autumn or early spring to mature in summer. They should be planted 1 inch deep and up to 8 inches apart, and should be given a good start with the application of a general fertilizer.
How to Use
Garlic complements the flavor of meat, fish, vegetables, salad dressings, sauces, and egg dishes. The raw juice of garlic is a cosmetic aid, and it has extraordinary antiseptic and healing properties. Unguents containing equal quantities of garlic, beeswax, and honey are reputed to cure baldness.
Medicinally, garlic oil helps keep the lungs clear of infections. The treatment of pneumonia, bronchitis, and asthma should be followed up by a preventative dose of garlic daily. The risk of heart disease, due to cholesterol deposits, can be reduced by taking a regular dose of garlic. Garlic has powerful anti-microbial activity and can be applied directly to an infected area. Fungal infections, often difficult to control, can be helped by a garlic application. New research is suggesting that garlic contains anti-cancer substances, but this is still a new area of study.
Dosage
Take 2 to 3 garlic capsules daily, with a meal, or 1 to 2 teaspoons of a liquid tincture daily.
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Ingredients
High potency Organic Garlic (Allium sativum) - 500 mg
(50,000 mcg of Allicin from 1500 mg fresh garlic)
Cautions
Do not use in combination with blood-thinning drugs without professional medical advice. Gastrointestinal disturbance may occur in sensitive people.
Additional Information
Herbal Select supplements offer the consistent quality, potency, selection and value that are key to an effective natural health care program. Herbal Select is a Canadian company with more than 10 years of specialized experience in responding to unique natural health concerns.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
