Garlic bulb 1:1

Botanical name: Allium sativum
Common name: Garlic
Plant part: Bulb
Strength: 1:1
Source (Organic or Trade): Trade
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Weekly Dosage (mL): 30-100mL

Actions: Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antiparasitic, Antiplatelet, Antioxidant, Anthelmintic, Cardiotonic, Hypocholesterolaemic

Main indication: Bronchitis / Cough, Candidiasis / Fungal infections, Colds / Influenza, Hypercholesterolaemia, Hypertension, Intestinal worms, Sinusitis

Safety information: None identified

Drug Interactions: Anticoagulants (warfarin, phenprocoumon) - Possible mild potentiation of anticoagulant effect
Platelet inhibitors (dipyridamole, aspirin, indomethacin etc) -Theoretical potentiation of platelet inhibitory effects, with large doses of garlic
Saquinavir - Reduced plasma levels reported, with large doses of garlic

Potential Positive drug interactions: Adriamycin - Protection against cardiotoxicity from large doses
Gentamycin - Protection against nephrotoxicity

Article: Garlic - effect on cytochrome P450 in elderly (2005)