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garlic
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definition

garlic:

Ayurvedic:
» qualities: unctuous, pungent, pichhila, heavy, sara
» actions: stimulant, anodyne, digestive, carminative, vermicide, diuretic, expectorant, rejuvenator
» uses:
» contraindications: pregnant women, or those with hematemesis, hemoptysis, diarrhea, urinary problem, swelling or vomiting

Chinese:
» qualities: pungent, warm
» actions: invigorates Stomach, warms Spleen promotes vital energy, improves digestion, neutralizes poison, eliminates worms; detoxifies meat and seafood, kills worms, moves stagnant food and Xue (Blood)
» uses: common cold, epidemic meningitis, tuberculosis, whooping cough; dysentery prevention, acute gastroenteritis, diarrhea, ascites due to cirrhosis of liver; epistaxis, boils, furuncles, toxic swellings, corns; prevents/treats lead poisoning; cancer, hypercholesteremia
» contraindications: eye disorders, Yin Xu (Deficiency)

naturopathic:
» qualities: alkaline-forming food
» actions: natural antibiotic agent (antimicrobial, antiparasitic, antifungal, antiviral), contains cancer-preventive chemicals; anticoagulant, lowers cholesterol, triglycerides; stimulates the immune system, expectorant and decongestant
» uses: respiratory infections: chronic bronchitis, tuberculosis, asthma, hayfever, common cold; used in hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, atherosclerosis; stimulates sex glands; rids worms, especially pinworms
» contraindications: bowel or stomach inflammation

biochemical: high in iodine, sulfur, phosphorus, iron, potassium, selenium, fluorine; vitamins B1 and B3
» form: raw garlic cloves
» portion: 3 cloves
» calories (kcal): 13
» weight (g): 9
» water (%): 58.9
» protein (g): 0.6
» fat (g): 0.1
» carbohydrates (g): 3
» unsaturated fatty acid (g) : 0.1
» saturated fatty acid (g): 0
» calories from fat (%): 6.9
» cholesterol (mg): 0
» dietary fiber (g):
» vitamin A (RE): 0
» vitamin A (IU): 0
» vitamin B1 (mg): 0.02
» vitamin B2 (mg): 0.01
» vitamin B3 (mg): 0.1
» vitamin B6 (mg):
» vitamin B12 (mcg): 0
» vitamin C (mg): 3
» vitamin E (IU):
» folic acid (mcg): 0
» pantothenic acid (mg):
» sodium (mg): 2
» potassium (mg): 36
» calcium (mg): 16
» phosphorus (mg): 14
» magnesium (mg): 2
» iron (mg): 0.15
» zinc (mg):
» copper (mg):
» manganese (mg):

Agriculture Handbook #8
Airola, p. 291
Carper, p. 198
Jensen, p. 147
Lu, p. 51
Ni, p. 37
Thakkur, p. 74


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