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Traditional Uses
The use of garlic dates back at least to the time that the Egyptian pyramids were built.
In the eighteenth-century in Europe a blend of crushed garlic in wine was consumed to protect against the plague.
In the twentieth century, soldiers were given garlic to prevent gangrene.
Garlic is currently used to prevent plaque build up in the arteries, improve high blood pressure, and reduce colds, coughs, and bronchitisCurrent uses
Garlic is an extremely popular herb used in supplements.
Research indicates that garlic - especially aged garlic - has a powerful antioxidant effect helping to protect the body against damaging "free radicals".
Garlic has been shown to have the effect of significantly lowering of cholesterol, triglycerides, and low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol. It is effective in the treatment of hyperlipidaemia and has demonstrated significant inhibition of atherosclerosis via the use of aged garlic extract.
Garlic is also known to be a powerful broad-spectrum antibiotic. Furthermore, the body seems not to build up resistance to the garlic, allowing its positive health benefits continue over time.
Raw garlic is sometimes to treat the symptoms of acne and some believe that it can assist in reducing high cholesterol levels. It is known to be effective as a natural mosquito repellent.
Regular garlic intake has the effect of protecting the elastic properties of aorta in elderly people
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Precautions and side effects (refer also to statements below)
No serious side effects are reported for garlic.
People on other medications ahould be aware that garlic reduces the blood's ability to clot, so consuming large amounts in combination with anticoagulants could cause bleeding.
Taken as a supplement (certainly not in cooking!) it may reduce appetite.
Excessive contact with garlic causes skin irritation in some people.
Research
There are now over 12 well designed studies published around the world that confirm that garlic in several forms can reduce cholesterol.