Garlic
Other names
100: 1 fresh garlic extract
100:1 fresh garlic extract
100:1 garlic oil extract
100% new-gar garlic
100% organic garlic
10 mg garlic oil concentrate
10 mg {garlic} supercritical extract
30 mg {garlic} hydroethanolic extract
abg10+ aged black garlic
aged fermented black garlic
aged fermented black garlic (allium sativum) extract
aged garlic
aged garlic bulb extract
aged garlic bulb extract, powder
aged garlic extract
aged garlic extract powder
aged garlic extract, powder
aged odorless garlic extract
allicin
allicin garlic
allicin garlic powder
allisure(r)
allium sativum
allium sativum bulb extract
allium sativum bulb extract, dried
allium sativum bulb extract, dry
allium sativum, freeze-dried
allium sativum, powder
allium sativum root extract
black fermented garlic powder extract
black garlic
black garlic bulb extract
black garlic bulb extract, aged, fermented
black garlic extract, powder
certified organic garlic
certified organic garlic dried powder extract
certified organic garlic extractives
certified organic garlic powder
chinese garlic
concentrated garlic
dehydrated garlic powder
deoderized garlic
deodorized garlic
deodorized garlic 4:1 extract
deodorized garlic (allium sativum) bulb extract
deodorized garlic bulb extract
deodorized garlic bulb powder
deodorized garlic concentrate
deodorized garlic extract
deodorized garlic oil
deodorized garlic oil extract
deodorized garlic powder
deodorized garlic, powder
deordorized garlic powder
dried fresh garlic
extra high allicin garlic
extra high allicin garlic powder
fermapro
fermented black garlic bulb extract
fermented garlic
freeze dried garlic
fresh garlic
fresh garlic bulb
fresh garlic bulb extract
fresh garlic bulb oil extract
fresh whole clove garlic
from 10 mg garlic oil concentrate
from 10mg garlic oil concentrate
garlic
garlic 100:1
garlic 1.2% extract
garlic 1% extract
garlic 3:1 concentrate
garlic a-10,000
garlic a-8000
garlic, aged
garlic (allium sativa) bulb powder
garlic (allium sativum) bulb
garlic (allium sativum) bulb extract
garlic (allium sativum) bulb oil
garlic (allium sativum) bulb powder
garlic (allium sativum) bulb std. extract
garlic (allium sativum) concentrate
garlic (allium sativum) extract
garlic (allium sativum l.) bulb extract
garlic (allium sativum l.) extract
garlic (allium sativum) powder
garlic (a. sativum) extract
garlic bulb
garlic bulb 10:1 extract
garlic bulb (allium sativum) extract
garlic bulb (allium sativum) plant extract 3:1
garlic (bulb) aqueous extract
garlic (bulb) conc.
garlic bulb conc.
garlic (bulb) concentrate
garlic bulb concentrate
garlic bulb concentrate, liquid
garlic bulb concentrate, powder
garlic bulb concentrate, raw
garlic (bulb) extract
garlic bulb extract
garlic bulb extract 100:1 extract
garlic bulb extract, aqueous
garlic bulb extract, dried
garlic bulb extract, dry
garlic bulb extract, fresh
garlic bulb extract, odorless
garlic bulb extract, powder
garlic bulb freeze dried concentrate
garlic bulb freeze dried concentrate 5:1
garlic (bulb) hydroethanolic extract
garlic bulb juice
garlic bulb oil
garlic bulb oil concentrate
garlic bulb oil extract
garlic bulb oil, fresh
garlic (bulb) powder
garlic bulb powder
garlic bulb, powder
garlic (bulbs) extract
garlic (bulb) supercritical extract
garlic bulb supercritical extract
garlic clove
garlic clove concentrate
garlic clove extract
garlic clove extract concentrate, fresh
garlic clove extract, fresh
garlic clove oil concentrate
garlic clove powder
garlic complex extract
garlic concentrate
garlic concentrate, fresh
garlic concentrate powder
garlic concentrate, powder
garlic, deodorized
garlic essential oil
garlic ext.
garlic ext 2% allicin
{garlic} extract
garlic extract
garlic extract 100:1
garlic extract 4:1
garlic extract concentrate
garlic extract, deodorized
garlic extract, dry, powder
garlic extract, freeze dried
garlic extract, odorless
garlic extract oil
garlic extract powder
garlic extract, powder
garlic, freeze-dried
garlic, freeze-dried, fresh
garlic, freeze-dried, powder
garlic, fresh
garlic glycerite liquid extract
garlic hydroethanolic extract
garlicillin(tm)
garlic juice
garlic juice powder
garlic liquid extract
{garlic} macerate
garlic, odorless
garlic (odorless) extract
garlic oil
garlic oil 500:1 concentrated
garlic oil 500:1 extract
garlic oil, cold-pressed
garlic oil concentrate
garlic oil extract
garlic oil extract, concentrate
garlic oil macerate
garlic organic vegetable powder
garlic powder
garlic, powder
garlic powder 10:1 concentrate
garlic powder concentrate
garlic pwd.
garlic, raw
garlicrich garlic (allium sativum) concentrate
garlicrich garlic powder
garlicrich(tm) garlic
garlic root bulb extract
garlic root extract
garlic root odorless powder
garlic root powder
garlic standard extract
garlic standardised extract
garlic standardized extract
garlic supercritical extract
garlic ultra-concentrate
garlic, ultra-concentrate
garlic whole fruit concentrate
garli-eze
garli-eze high allicin buffered garlic
garlinase 5000 garlic blend
garlinase(r) fresh garlic blend
garlitrin 4000(r) garlic blend
gar-o-lic garlic concentrate
high-allicin garlic
high grade white garlic
immun-x
infusion (1:6000) of allium sativum
kyolic aged garlic extract
kyolic aged garlic extract powder
min. 0.3 mg {garlic} essential oil
new-gar
newgar
new-gar aged garlic bulb extract
new-gar deodorized garlic bulb powder
new-gar odor controlled garlic
newgar odor controlled garlic
new-gar odorless garlic bulb powder
new-gar(r) deodorized garlic bulb powder
new-gar(r) deordorized garlic bulb powder
new-gar(r) odor controlled garlic
new-gar(r) odorless garlic bulb powder
new-gar(tm) deodorized garlic bulb powder
nutra-gar(r) garlic
odor controlled garlic
odor-controlled garlic
odor-less fresh garlic bulb extract
odorless garlic
odorless garlic 100:1 extract
odorless garlic (allium sativum) (bulb) extract
odorless garlic (allium sativum) bulb extract
odorless garlic bulb 100:1 extract
odorless garlic bulb powder
odorless garlic concentrated extract
odorless garlic concentrate liquid
odorless garlic extract
odorless garlic oil extract
odorless garlic powder
odor modified garlic
odor-modified garlic
odourless garlic
odourless garlic powder
organic abg10+ aged black garlic
organic freeze-dried garlic
organic garlic
organic garlic aerial powder
organic garlic (allium sativum) bulb powder
organic garlic bulb (allium sativum linn.) standardized extract
organic garlic bulb (allium sativum) powder
organic garlic bulb extract
organic garlic (bulb) powder
organic garlic (bulb) supercritical extract
organic garlic extract
organic garlic juice
{organic} garlic powder
organic garlic powder
organic garlic sea salt
organic garlic standardized extract
organic, whole-food black garlic
oriental garlic dried seed liquid extract
oriental garlic extract
oriental garlic seed extract, dry
phyto garlic complex
pure-gar (allium sativum) extract
pure gar garlic
pure-gar(r) deodorized garlic extract
pur-gar garlic (allium sativum) extract
pur-gar garlic extract
raw garlic (allium sativum) bulb concentrate
raw garlic concentrate
spray dried garlic extract
sprouted garlic
standardized chinese garlic
standardized odor-less fresh garlic bulb extract
supergarlic 6000
whole clove garlic
whole-food black garlic
wild bear garlic
Synopsis
History
Garlic (Allium sativum) has a rich history as a medicinal herb dating back thousands of years. Ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and Chinese all recognized garlic’s remarkable health-promoting properties. Historical records indicate that garlic was prescribed for a variety of ailments, including respiratory problems, digestive issues, and infections. In ancient Egypt, laborers building the pyramids consumed garlic to enhance stamina and protect against disease. Hippocrates, the Greek “father of medicine,” recommended garlic for conditions like parasites, poor digestion, and respiratory distress.
Throughout the Middle Ages, garlic was widely used across Europe to ward off infections and improve overall wellness. It was even believed to provide protection against the plague. In traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, garlic has played a central role in remedies for respiratory and heart conditions, as well as for balancing overall energy in the body.
Garlic’s medicinal benefits are often amplified when combined with other herbs. Herbalists frequently pair garlic with ginger, echinacea, or turmeric to bolster immune function and optimize cardiovascular health. Its natural compounds, such as allicin, work synergistically with other botanicals to provide potent antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects.
Today, garlic remains a vital component in nutritional supplements and herbal formulas, celebrated for supporting heart health, immune response, and general vitality. Its longstanding reputation in traditional remedies, coupled with modern scientific validation, underscores garlic’s invaluable contribution to natural health and wellness.
Traditional and scientific validation
Garlic (Allium sativum) has been valued for centuries both as a culinary spice and a medicinal herb. Historically, garlic was used in ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and China for promoting overall health, enhancing stamina, and treating various ailments. Its traditional applications include supporting cardiovascular health, boosting immunity, and acting as a natural remedy against infections.
Modern scientific research has begun to validate some of these historical uses. Garlic contains bioactive compounds, notably allicin, which are believed to contribute to its health benefits. Several clinical studies suggest that garlic supplementation may help reduce blood pressure in people with hypertension and modestly lower total and LDL cholesterol levels. Some evidence also points to garlic’s potential role in supporting immune function and exhibiting antimicrobial properties.
Despite these promising findings, results across studies are sometimes inconsistent, and the effectiveness of garlic can vary depending on the preparation and dosage. While garlic is generally considered safe and beneficial as part of a balanced diet, more robust and long-term clinical trials are needed to firmly establish its efficacy for specific health conditions. Nonetheless, the convergence of historical usage and emerging scientific evidence supports the inclusion of garlic in nutritional products as a valuable component for general health and wellness.
Uses: Health Conditions
Abscesses (Traditional)
Antibiotics (alternatives to) (Scientific)
Athlete's Foot (Scientific)
Blood Clots (prevention of) (Scientific)
Boils (Traditional)
Cancer (natural therapy for) (Scientific)
Carbuncles (Traditional)
Arteriosclerosis (Scientific)
Asthma (Traditional)
Blood Poisoning (Traditional)
Bronchitis (Traditional)
Bruises (healing) (Traditional)
Burns and Scalds (Traditional)
Cancer (prevention) (Scientific)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects) (Scientific)
Cardiovascular Disease (Scientific)
Cholesterol (high) (Scientific)
Circulation (poor) (Scientific)
Colds (antiviral) (Scientific)
Colds (general) (Traditional)
Colds (prevention) (Traditional)
Cough (general) (Traditional)
Cuts (Traditional)
Diabetes (Scientific)
Diarrhea (Traditional)
Digestion (poor) (Traditional)
Ear Infection or Earache (Traditional)
Fever (Traditional)
Fungal Infections (Scientific)
Gangrene (Traditional)
Gas and Bloating (Traditional)
Gastritis (Traditional)
Gingivitis (Traditional)
Glands (swollen lymph) (Traditional)
Gonorrhea (Traditional)
Body Systems
Arteries (Scientific)
Blood (Scientific)
Brain (Traditional)
Circulatory System (Scientific)
Digestive System (Scientific)
Gastrointestinal Tract (Scientific)
Gums (Traditional)
Heart (Scientific)
Immune System (Scientific)
Intestinal System (Scientific)
Kidneys (Traditional)
Large Intestines (Colon) (Traditional)
Liver (Scientific)
Lungs (Traditional)
Pancreas Head (Traditional)
Prostate (Traditional)
Respiratory System (Traditional)
Skin (Traditional)
Spleen (Traditional)
Stomach (Scientific)
Sinuses (Traditional)