Garlic The Great Medicinal - By Christine L. Foutch
Dr. Christine Foutch is a holistic physician practicing in Rock Island, IL. The practice of holistic medicine integrates conventional and alternative therapies to prevent disease, treat disease, and most importantly promote optimal health.
Medicinal Garlic Use
Therapeutic use of Garlic against Atherosclerosis, Coronary Thrombosis, inhibition of Platelet Aggregation, and its antibacterial activity are well-known throughout history.
In 1944
Allicin became identified as one of the agents responsible for the therapeutic activity of Garlic.
Allicin
Is one of the active principles of the freshly crushed or chewed Garlic.
Helicobacter Pylori Is A
Fastidious, Gram-negative, curved rod organism that is associated with Active Chronic Gastritis, Gastroduodenal Ulcer Disease, and Gastric Cancer.
The Sensitivity Of H. Pylori
To Antimicrobial Agents has been disappointing; most antimicrobials have proven ineffective within the eradication of the Helicobacter Pylori Strain.
Allicin
Has a variety of antimicrobial activities; exhibiting antibacterial activity against a wide range of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria.
Several Studies Revealed
That the extracts from Raw Garlic or Garlic Powder Tablets maintain therapeutic activity against the Helicobacter Pylori Bacterium.
The Well Researched Allium Sativum
Is accountable for Garlic’s Bacteriostatic Properties. The existence or, the lacking of Allicin is very critical for inhibiting the growth of Helicobacter Pylori.
