Garlic bulb 1:1
Botanical name: Allium sativum
Common name: Garlic
Plant part: Bulb
Strength: 1:1
Source (Organic or Trade): Trade
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Weekly Dosage (mL): 30-100mL
Actions: Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antiparasitic, Antiplatelet, Antioxidant, Anthelmintic, Cardiotonic, Hypocholesterolaemic
Main indication: Bronchitis / Cough, Candidiasis / Fungal infections, Colds / Influenza, Hypercholesterolaemia, Hypertension, Intestinal worms, Sinusitis
Safety information: None identified
Drug Interactions: Anticoagulants (warfarin, phenprocoumon) - Possible mild potentiation of anticoagulant effect
Platelet inhibitors (dipyridamole, aspirin, indomethacin ) - Theoretical potentiation of platelet inhibitory effects, with large doses of garlic
Saquinavir - Reduced plasma levels reported, with large doses of garlic
Potential Positive drug interactions: Adriamycin - Protection against cardiotoxicity from large doses
Gentamycin - Protection against nephrotoxicity
Article: Garlic - effect on cytochrome P450 in elderly (2005)