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Allium sativum: The traditional actions of garlic by Paul Bergner Medical Herbalism 7(1-2):16 The following actions of garlic have been demonstrated in either traditional medicine or in modern clinical trials. Anti-asthmatic: Eases constricted breathing in asthma. Anti-epileptic: Reduces frequency or severity of convulsions. Antiseptic: Fights infection. It is especially noted for this in the digestive and respiratory tracts. Antispasmodic: Combats cramping and spasmodic pains, especially in the digestive tract. Anthelmintic: Kills intestinal worms Aphrodisiac: Stimulates sexual desire Carminative: Helps expel gas. Diaphoretic: Promotes sweating and circulation to the skin. Digestive: Stimulates digestion. Disinfectant: Directly kills germs. Diuretic (mild): Promotes urination. Emmenagogue: Promotes menstruation Expectorant: Promotes the flow of mucous, improving the productivity of coughs. Rubefacient: Irritating to the skin, and thus will draw blood supply to an area of the body when applied over that area. Stimulant: Increases short-term energy Tonic:
Improves over-all health and
strength when taken regularly (by patients with
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