Garlic (In A Nutshell Series: Healing Herbs)

Description: Garlic has been known for centuries as a classic healing food. It is particularly effective on the immune and circulatory systems as a natural antibiotic and as an agent to lower cholesterol, and to a lesser degree in correcting the function and action of the liver. This pocket-sized guide gives an introduction to the history, folklore, actions and uses of garlic. Contents: Exploring garlic; a history of healing; anatomy of garlic; garlic in action; energy and emotion; growing, harvesting, and processing; preparations for internal use - tincture, tincture syrup, capsules, soup and fighter "hooch", juice and leaves, powder and snuff; preparations for external use - ointment, compress, ear drops and herbal oil, suppositories and douches, poultices, paste; natural medicine for everyone; herbal combinations; conditions chart; how garlic works.