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Paragraphs from articles suggesting the medicinal effects of garlic consumption were selected at random from the internet. For more information click on the hyperlink following the paragraph.

GARLIC is extremely effective in dissolving and cleansing cholesterol from the blood stream; it stimulates the
digestive tract; it kills worms, parasites and harmful bacteria; it normalizes blood pressure and reduces
fever, gas & cramps; it used by athletes for increasing physical strength & energy. Reference Guide For HERBS

Among the long list of health concerns that may be helped by adding garlic to your diet are: asthma, therosclerosis, candidiasis, diabetes, hypertension, and hypoglycemia. Garlic is antibacterial, antifungal, lipid-lowering, fibrinolytic (breaks down blood clots), and inhibits blood platelet aggregation. It is listed in German Commission E Monographs as a preventative to age-dependent vascular changes and as a supportive dietary measure when blood lipid levels are high. http://www.health-pages.com/ga/

Modern day research helps explain the broad applications of this "miracle" herb. Garlic bulbs contain the amino acid allicin. When crushed, allicin is
released. This chemical element is the component that gives Garlic its strong odor and is responsible for the powerful pharmacological properties of the plant. One medium clove of Garlic can equal the antibacterial action equivalent to 1% penicillin. http://www.kcweb.com/herb/garlic.htm

According to most research to date, not only does it help lower cholesterol, but it also apparently acts a natural antibiotic,
fighting bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms. Some say garlic is as effective as penicillin, tetracycline, streptomycin,
and other prescription medications. Herb-watchers are particularly excited by what the research has to say about garlic's antibiotic potential. One reason for this is that some pathogenic bacteria are becoming resistant to widely used prescription antibiotics, which are either naturally occurring or synthetically derived. AIM This Way for Natural Health Index

Louis Pasteur first documented in 1858 that garlic kills bacteria. The herb was widely used to disinfect battle wounds and prevent gangrene when penicillin and sulfa drugs ran short during World War II. ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- In a labor

Garlic: Nature's Medicine? Who would you trust with your health? Today's doctor or the medicine man of the ancient world whose remedies have been
time-tested? What if both types of healers agreed on one important ingredient? At last, they do. And the item is GARLIC.
Scientists, through elaborate experiments, are finally confirming what the Chinese have known for 4,000 years--that garlic
has both preventive and healing properties.Epicurean's Delight Health Cen

Epidemiological and medical studies suggest that individuals regularly consuming garlic show a lower incidence of stomach cancer, have longer blood clotting times and show lower blood lipid levels (which indirectly translates into reduced risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease).
The Chemistry Of Garlic Health

Just what makes garlic so good? Known scientifically as Allium sativum, garlic contains more than 100 biologically useful
chemicals, including substances with such strange names as alliin, alliinase, allicin, S-allylcysteine, diallyl sulfide, allyl
methyl trisulfide. The Wonders of Garlic

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