Antispasmodic: Relieves muscle spasms and cramps, particularly in the digestive and respiratory systems.
Organ Affinities
Cardiovascular System: Garlic is particularly beneficial for the heart and circulatory system, helping to reduce blood pressure, improve circulation, and lower cholesterol.
Immune System: Supports and enhances the immune system, making the body more resistant to infections and diseases.
Respiratory System: Aids in clearing mucus and congestion, supporting respiratory health in cases of colds, bronchitis, and asthma.
Digestive System: Promotes digestion and can help to eliminate harmful bacteria and parasites from the digestive tract.
Uses
Cardiovascular Health: Used to lower blood pressure, improve circulation, reduce cholesterol levels, and prevent atherosclerosis.
Immune Support: Employed to prevent and treat colds, flu, and other infections by enhancing the immune response.
Respiratory Health: Helps to relieve coughs, bronchial congestion, and sinusitis by acting as an expectorant and antimicrobial.
Digestive Health: Used to promote digestion, reduce bloating, and eliminate harmful bacteria and parasites from the gut.
Detoxification: Garlic’s diaphoretic and antimicrobial properties make it useful for detoxifying the body and clearing toxins.
Preparation and Dosage
Raw Garlic: For maximum potency, consume raw garlic. Crush or chop 1-2 cloves and let sit for 10 minutes before eating. Can be taken with honey or added to food.
Garlic Oil: Infuse chopped garlic in olive oil for topical use on the skin or for culinary purposes. Internally, take 1 teaspoon 2-3 times daily for cardiovascular or immune support.
Tincture: Take 2-4 ml of a 1:5 tincture in 25% alcohol, 2-3 times daily for immune support, cardiovascular health, or digestive issues.
Capsules: Garlic capsules are available for those who prefer to avoid the strong odor. Follow the manufacturer's dosage guidelines, typically 600-1,200 mg daily.
Poultice: Apply a garlic poultice to the skin to treat infections, wounds, or fungal conditions. Be cautious of potential skin irritation.
Contraindications
Blood Thinners: Garlic has blood-thinning properties, so it should be used with caution by individuals taking anticoagulant medications such as warfarin.
Upcoming Surgery: Discontinue garlic use at least two weeks before surgery to reduce the risk of excessive bleeding.
Digestive Sensitivity: High doses of garlic can cause gastrointestinal irritation, including heartburn, nausea, and diarrhea, especially when consumed raw.
Allergies: Some individuals may be allergic to garlic, which can cause skin rashes, difficulty breathing, or anaphylaxis in severe cases.
Materia magica
Protection: Garlic is a powerful protective herb, traditionally used to ward off evil spirits, negative energy, and harmful entities. It can be hung in doorways, carried, or placed in the home for protection.
Purification: Used in purification rituals to cleanse spaces, objects, and individuals of negative influences and impurities.
Healing: Garlic is believed to enhance healing, both physically and spiritually. It can be used in rituals to promote health, recovery, and vitality.
Courage and Strength: Garlic is associated with strength and courage, making it a
Planet:Mars- Linked to Mars, symbolizing action, courage, and protection, aligning with garlic’s strong, defensive, and energizing qualities.
Element:Fire- Associated with the Fire element, representing transformation, vitality, and protection, resonating with garlic’s warming and stimulating nature.
Zodiac Sign:Aries- Aligns with Aries, emphasizing themes of courage, strength, and initiative, reflecting garlic’s energizing and protective properties.