Author: Gloria Ruffell
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Garlic’s antibiotic action is very similar to Penicillin and just as effective if taken in large enough doses but only harmful bacteria is destroyed. The problem is when taking large doses is that Garlic also cleanses the system and you may end up with a stomach ache and/or diarrhea. But you will feel the better for it afterward.
Garlic stimulates the digestive tract and is used to kill various types of worms and parasites when taken as an enema or internally. It is a very good dewormer for pregnant horses however, some parasitic nuisances may take longer.

Crush about 4 cloves to activate the antibiotic properties and mix it with some red molasses. Feed this to the soon to be mommies twice a day for three days. Do not use conventional dewormers at the same time or the horse may slip the colt.

For Yeast Infection, blend 1 clove of Garlic or 2 Garlic gel caps in 1 pint of water strain and add one or more warm pints of water and use as a douche. Do this daily until the Yeast Infection is gone.

Garlic is especially good when used with Hawthorn and Cayenne as it strengthens the Heart. In combination with Cayenne, it lowers the blood pressure. In combination with Cayenne, Ginger, Ginseng, Goldenseal and Parsley, it is used to equalize the blood pressure.

Family: Amaryllidacae; other members include Onion, Chives and Shallots.

Vitamins and Minerals:Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Fluorine, Iodine, Phosphorus. Vitamin B1(Thiamin) the assimilation of Vitamin B1 is enhanced by the consumption of Garlic. Although present, the limited amount of Copper, Iron, Tin, Zinc, Potassium, Aluminum, Sulphur, Selenium and Germanium that is consumed per clove prevents these minerals from being a significant factor in our diet.

Genus and Species: Allium sativum

Also known as (aka):
Stinking Rose, Heal All, Russian Penicillin, Rustic’s or Poor Man’s Treacle
• Treacle Pronounced: trEE-kEl (with a long vowel sound for the EE and short sound for the E)
• Meaning: a medicinal compound formerly in wide use as a remedy against poison.

Parts Used: Bulb; Leaves; Seed

Used for:

Bulb: food flavoring, antibiotic, reduces blood pressure, controls acne, insect repellant and insect bites and stings reliever, weight loss as it dissolves fatty build up in the blood vessels, and;

digestive problems, asthma, rheumatic pain or rheumatism, cleanses cholesterol from the blood, kills various kinds of worms and parasites, blood purifier (thus repels and kills Vampires), relieves chronic respiratory ailments, infections, and;

arteriosclerosis, cancers, childhood diseases, circulation, colds, influenza, colitis, cramps, diaper rash, diarrhea, douche, ringworm, migraine headaches, clears nasal passages and sinus congestion, lowers a high fever, cleanses the liver, and;

strengthens the prostate gland, warts, ulcers, sexually transmitted diseases of various kinds, sore throat, athletes foot, hemorrhoids, skin disorders, gastritis, constipation, diabetes, anemia, heavy metal poisoning, epilepsy, diphtheria, and;

hypoglycemia, conjunctivitis, cold sores inside the mouth, herpes simplex 1 (cold sores outside the mouth), spinal meningitis and viruses.

Leaves: in salads or toppings for use the same way as chives or scallion leaves: stimulate appetite, food flavoring, garnish, mild laxative, aids digestion;

Seeds: steep in boiling water for 20 minutes for a soothing tonic.

For Chronic Bronchitis or other Lung afflictions, use baked Garlic or Onion Poultices on the chest. Do not place a baked Garlic or Onion directly on the skin.

NOTE: With winter coming just around the corner; also see:

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• Flushing Nasal Passages
• Mucous Forming Foods
• Herbal Chest Packs
• Immunity Builder
• Blood Purifier

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Author: Kay Blackiston
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Aloe Vera is a member of the Lily family. It is a succulent that looks a lot like a cactus and is known by various names such as the burnt plant, the miracle plant, the natural healer and the medicine plant. Although there are more than two hundred species of Aloe Vera, only a few have medicinal properties, and of these Aloe Vera Barbadensis is the most beneficial.

The Aloe Vera plant reaches maturity at about four years of age. The outer leaf is smooth and rubbery and inside is the gel and sap which is harvested, preserved and bottled to give either a juice or when combined with other ingredients creams, lotions and gels. About 96% of the plant is water. The rest is made up of minerals such as magnesium, zinc, copper, chromium and the antioxidant selenium, vitamins including the antioxidants C, E and beta carotene, 20 of the 22 amino acids required by the body including 7 of the 8 that cannot be manufactured by the body, sugars, enzymes and fatty acids. The combination of these elements has a more powerful effect together than they would individually. This is because each enhances the effect of the other, an occurrence that is known as synergism.

Aloe Vera works in two different areas; by promoting healing or preventing injury to the epithelial tissues (the skin, the lining of the gut, the bronchial tubes, etc) and by balancing the immune system when its antioxidants fight the free radicals produced by our metabolism and pollutants in the environment.

When taken internally, Aloe Vera is soothing to digestive tract irritations, such as colitis and peptic ulcers. The anti-inflammatory fatty acids are also helpful for the stomach, small intestine and colon. It alkalises the digestive juices preventing overacidity โ€” a common cause of indigestion. Amongst many other ailments that have been helped by Aloe Vera are diverticulitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, constipation and haemorrhoids. Conditions that are improved by balancing the immune system are arthritis, asthma, ME (post viral fatigue syndrome) and LE (lupus).

When applied to the skin Aloe Vera improves a large variety of skin complaints such as eczema, psoriasis, ulcers, burns, stings, acne, bites, scrapes, abrasions, scalp care, sore muscles, cold sores, bruises, sprains and frostbite to name but a few!

More recent studies show Aloe Vera can help prolong survival time and stimulate the immune system of cancer patients. This is partly by fighting free radicals with its antioxidant properties and also by stimulating the white blood cells causing the release of immune-activating and anticancer substances such as interferons, interleukins and tumour necrosis factor. These properties of Aloe Vera have also made it an effective part of a nutrition support program for HIV patients; leading to fewer occurrences of infections such as thrush, fatigue and diarrhoea and an increase in the number of white blood cells meaning a boost to their immune system.