Garlic
Garlic - strenghtens immune system; helps prevent heart disease by reducing high blood pressure and lowering cholesterol; fights infections; digestive aid; alleviates gas; anti-inflammatory.

Botanical Name: Allium Sativum

Garlic Facts
Garlic has been valued for thousands of years for therapeutic purposes. It is used for an amazing range of health preventative and treatment matters, from ear infections and tuberculosis, to prevention of heart disease and cancer. Its anti-bacterial properties help to fight infections, Its cancer-prohibiting properties help to prevent cancer, and its anticoagulant properties help contribute to good cardiovascular health.

How Garlic Works
Garlic protects against infectious organisms like viruses, bacteria and fungi, by blocking the enzymes that enable organisms to enter the tissue. It increases the enzymes that can detoxify cancer triggers. Garlic works as an anticoagulant to inhibit blood clotting and to lower blood pressure, by widening the blood vessels and encouraging good circulation.It is believed that Garlic may also facilitate less cholesterol being released into the blood. All of these factors make Garlic a good nutrient for prevention of heart disease.

Possible Benefits:
Lowers cholesterol
Works as anticoagulant to reduce blood clottingHelps fight infectionsReduces blood pressureHelps prevent hardening of the arteriesBoosts immunityMay destroy types of cancer cellsWorks as digestive aid and relieves gas

Usage Guidelines
Garlic should not be used by women who are lactating, because it may cause colic in infants. People should check with their doctor if they are taking anticoagulants or antihypertensive medications, to make sure it doesn't interfere with, or heighten their functions. Large doses could cause heartburn, gas or diarrhea.

NoteThis information is based on reputable resources and scientific research, but there is no guarantee that what we know today, will change with time. Readers should not use this information for self-diagnosis or self-treatment, but should always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any major dietary changes. This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. See additional disclaimer below.

Herbs & Spices

A
Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi)
Allspice (Pimenta dioica)
Alkanet (Anchusa arvensis)
Amchur - mango powder (Mangifera)
Angelica (Angelica archangelica)
Anise (Pimpinella anisum)
Aniseed myrtle (Syzygium anisatum)
Annatto (Bixa orellana L.)
Apple mint (Mentha suaveolens)
Artemisia vulgaris/Mugwort
Asafoetida (Ferula assafoetida)
B
Berberis
Banana
Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
Bay leaves
Bistort (Persicaria bistorta")
Black cardamom
Black cumin
Blackcurrant
Black limes
Bladder wrack (Fucus vesiculosus)
Blue Cohosh
Blue-leaved Mallee (Eucalyptus polybractea)
Bog Labrador Tea (Rhododendron groenlandicum)
Boldo (Peumus boldus)
Bolivian Coriander (Porophyllum ruderale)
Borage (Borago officinalis)
C
Calamus
Calendula
Calumba (Jateorhiza calumba)
Cananga Also known as 'Kenanga' in Malaysia.
Chamomile
Candle nut
Cannabis
Caper (Capparis spinosa)
Caraway
Cardamom
Carob Pod
Cassia
Casuarina
Catnip
Cat's Claw
Catsear
Cayenne pepper
Celastrus Paniculatus - Herb.
Celery salt
Celery seed
Centaury
Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium)
Chickweed
Chicory
Chile pepper
Chili powder
Cinchona
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)
Cicely (Myrrhis odorata)
Cilantro (see Coriander) (Coriandrum sativum)
Cinnamon (and Cassia)
Cinnamon Myrtle (Backhousia myrtifolia)Clary
Cleavers
Clover
Cloves
Coffee
Coltsfoot
Comfrey
Common Rue
Condurango
Coptis
Coriander
Costmary (Tanacetum balsamita)
Couchgrass
Cow Parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris)
Cowslip
Cramp Bark (Viburnum opulus)
Cress
Cuban Oregano (Plectranthus amboinicus)
Cudweed
Cumin
Curry leaf (Murraya koenigii)
D
Damiana (Turnera aphrodisiaca, T. diffusa)
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
Demulcent
Devil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens)
Dill seed
Dill (Anethum graveolens)
Dorrigo Pepper (Tasmannia stipitata)
E
Echinacea
Echinopanax Elatum
Edelweiss
Elderberry
Elderflower
Elecampane
Eleutherococcus senticosus
Emmenagogue
Epazote (Chenopodium ambrosioides)
Ephedra
Eryngium foetidum
Eucalyptus
Eyebright
F
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
Fenugreek
Feverfew
Figwort
Filé powder
Five-spice powder (Chinese)
Fo-ti-tieng
Fumitory
G
Galangal
Garam masala
Garden cress
Garlic chives
Garlic
Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Ginkgo biloba
Ginseng
Ginseng, Siberian (Eleutherococcus senticosus)
Goat's Rue (Galega officinalis)
Goada masala
Golden Rod
Golden Seal
Gotu Kola
Grains of paradise (Aframomum melegueta)
Grains of Selim (Xylopia aethiopica)
Grape seed extract
Green tea
Ground Ivy
GuacoGypsywort
H
Hawthorn (Crataegus sanguinea)
Hawthorne Tree
Hemp
erbes de Provence
Hibiscus
Holly
Holy Thistle
Hops
Horehound
Horseradish
Horsetail (Equisetum telmateia)
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)
J
Jalap
Jasmine
Jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum)
Joe Pye weed (Gravelroot)
John the Conqueror
Juniper
K
Kaffir Lime Leaves (Citrus hystrix, C. papedia)
Kaala masala
Knotweed
Kokam
L
Labrador tea
Lady's Bedstraw
Lady's Mantle
Land cress
Lavender (Lavandula spp.)
Ledum
Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis)
Lemon basil
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus, C. flexuosus, and other species)
Lemon Ironbark (Eucalyptus staigeriana)
Lemon mint
Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora)
Lemon Thyme
Lemon verbena (Lippia citriodora)
Licorice - adaptogen
Lime Flower
Limnophila aromatica
Lingzhi
Linseed
Liquorice
Long pepper
Lovage (Levisticum officinale)
Luohanguo
M
Mace
Mahlab
Malabathrum
Manchurian Thorn Tree (Aralia manchurica)
Mandrake
Marjoram (Origanum majorana)
Marrubium vulgare
Marsh Labrador Tea
Marshmallow
Mastic
Meadowsweet
Mei Yen
Melegueta pepper ( Aframomum melegueta)
Mint (Mentha spp.)
Milk thistle (Silybum)
Bergamot (Monarda didyma)
Motherwort
Mountain Skullcap
Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)
Mustard
Mustard seed
N
Nashia inaguensis
Neem
Nepeta
Nettle
Nigella sativa
Nigella (Kolanji, Black caraway)
Noni
Nutmeg (and Mace) Marijuana
O
Oenothera (Oenothera biennis et al)
Olida (Eucalyptus olida)
Oregano (Origanum vulgare, O. heracleoticum, and other species)
Orris root
OsmorhizaOlive Leaf (used in tea and as herbal supplement)
P
Panax quinquefolius
Pandan leaf
Paprika
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)
Passion Flower
Patchouli
Pennyroyal
Pepper (black, white, and green
Peppermint
Peppermint Gum (Eucalyptus dives)
Perilla
Plantain
Pomegranate
Ponch phoran
Poppy seed
Primrose (Primula) — candied flowers, tea
Psyllium
Purslane
Q
Quassia
Quatre épices
R
Ramsons
Ras el-hanout
Raspberry (leaves)
Reishi
Restharrow
Rhodiola rosea
Riberry (Syzygium luehmannii)
Rocket/Arugula
Roman chamomile
Rooibos
Rosehips
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Rowan Berries
Rue
S
Safflower
Saffron
Sage (Salvia officinalis)
Saigon Cinnamon
St John's Wort
Salad Burnet (Sanguisorba minor or Poterium sanguisorba)
Salvia
Sichuan Pepper (Sansho)
Sassafras
Savory (Satureja hortensis, S. Montana)
Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis)
Scutellaria costaricana
Senna (herb)
Senna obtusifolia
Sesame seed
Sheep Sorrel
Shepherd's Purse
Sialagogue
Siberian Chaga
Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus)
Siraitia grosvenorii (luohanguo)
Skullcap
Sloe Berries
Smudge Stick
Sonchus
Sorrel (Rumex spp.)
Southernwood
Spearmint
Speedwell
Squill
Star anise
Stevia
Strawberry Leaves
Suma (Pfaffia paniculata)
Sumac
Summer savory
Sutherlandia frutescens
Sweet grass
Sweet cicely (Myrrhis odorata)
Sweet woodruff
Szechuan pepper (Xanthoxylum piperitum)
T
Tacamahac
Tamarind
Tandoori masala
Tansy
Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus)
Tea
Teucrium polium
Thai basil
Thistle
Thyme
Toor Dall
Tormentil
Tribulus terrestris
Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum)
Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
U
Uva Ursi also known as Bearberry
V
Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia)
Vasaka
Vervain
Vetiver
Vietnamese Coriander (Persicaria odorata)
W
Wasabi (Wasabia japonica)
Watercress
Wattleseed
Wild ginger
Wild Lettuce
Wild thyme
Winter savory
Witch Hazel
Wolfberry
Wood Avens
Wood Betony
Woodruff
Wormwood
Y
Yarrow
Yerba Buena
Yohimbe
Z
Za'atar
Zedoary Root

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Spice
Seasoning
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www.saveseeds.org/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=19
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