Description:
Garlic has been used as both food and medicine in many cultures for thousands of years. Some early investigational studies in humans have suggested possible cardiovascular benefits of garlic. The strong odour attached to garlic prevents many people from using it regularly or in sufficient quantities. As a part of normal daily diet GARLICAP capsules can benefit you by giving you all the goodness of the garlic without its characteristic odour, thus helping you to maintain a naturally healthy life style. Most recently researchers have found that garlic supplement have an important part to play in the treatment of high cholesterol. It is also observed by experts that in its dried extract state, garlic reaches the small intestine where the active principle is released and absobed. Extensive scientific studies support the use of garlic for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia, infection, and the prevention of atherosclerosis.
PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION:Diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant, alterative, digestant, carminative and stomachic.
ACTION AND USES IN AYURVEDA: It is used both in Kaphaj and Vataj disorders. It is brihamnam, vrishyam, pachanam, tikshnam, rasayanam. It is used in swas kasam, kushtam, krimi and agnimandayam.
Salient Features:
Garlicap Capsule provides numerous benefits:-
1. Human population studies show that garlic exerts antimicrobial activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Topical and dietary garlic traditionally has been used in the treatment of infections-particularly digestive, respiratory, and dermatologic infections-ranging from diarrhea and vaginitis to colds and warts. 2. Garlicap is used as a carminative, aphrodisiac, expectorant, and stimulant. 3. Antimicrobial Actions: Garlicap has antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal activity' It may work against some intestinal parasites. Garlic appears to have roughly 1 % the strength of penicillin against certain types of bacteria. This means it is not a substitute for antibiotics, but it can be considered as a support against some bacterial infections. Candida albicans growth is inhibited by garlic, and garlic has shown long-term benefit for recurrent yeast infections.
4. High Blood Pressure: Garlicap is regarded as one of the most effective remedies to lower blood pressure. The pressure and tension are reduced because it has the power to ease the spasm of the small arteries. It also slows the pulse and modifies the heart rhythm, besides relieving the symptoms of dizziness, shortness of breath and the formation of gas within the digestive track As these days garlic capsules are available with the chemist shops, the average dosage of two to three capsules a day to be given to make a dent in the blood pressure.
5. Circulatory Effects: More than 250 publications have shown that garlic supports the cardiovascular system. It may lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, inhibit platelet stickiness (aggregation), and increase fibrinolysis-which results in a slowing of blood coagulation. It is mildly antihypertensive and has antioxidant activity.
6. Digestive System Disorders: Garlicap is one of the most beneficial remedy for the digestive system. It exercises a beneficial effect on the lymph, aids in elimination of noxious waste matter in the body. It stimulates peristaltic action and the secretion of the digestive juices. Crushed cloves of garlic may be infused in water or milk and taken for all types of disorders of the digestion. It has an antiseptic effect and is an excellent remedy for infectious diseases and inflammations of the stomach and intestine. The oil of garlic is absorbed into the alimentary tract and is eliminated partly through the urine.
7. Garlicap has also been used successfully for a variety of skin disorders Pimples disappear without scar when rubbed with raw garlic several times a day. Even very persistent form of acne, suffered by some adults, has also been healed with garlic. The external use of garlic helps to clear the skin of spots and pimple, and boils. The process is further helped by taking the garlic orally also, to purify the blood-steam so as to secure a long term clearance of the skin. A regular course of three garlic capsules per day should help to clear minor skin infections quickly.
Composition:
Extract Garlic 400 mg.
Indication :
Garlic capsules are used in:-
Asthma, Typhoid, Pain and discharge in ear, Difficulty in breathing, Diphtheria, Staphylococcal infection, Tuberculosis, Amoebic dysentery, High Lipid Profile, Whooping Cough, Stomach Ulcers, High Blood Pressure, Fever, Pain in Joints, High Blood Sugar.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Garlicap exhibits potentially beneficial clinical activity lowers cholesterol antimicrobial, antiplatelet antioxidant, anti diabetic and is a vasoprotective agent. Garlicap contains cancer-fighting chemicals called allyl sulfides in addition to allicin. Antioxidant properties in allicin may inactivate cell-damaging free radicals and assist the immune system in destroying early cancer cells. When taken orally, garlic may lessen stomach upset and when it?s applied topically in the from of the oil it may help heat inset bites and even shrink unsightly but harmless common warts.
CONTRANINDICATION: GARLICAP should be avoided in patients undergoing surgery as its can disrupt anticoagulants. It should not be combined with any type of medication used for HIV/AIDS.
Dose :
One capsule twice a day
Precaution :
What drug(s) may interact with garlic?
Anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen or naproxen *Aspirin, ASA *Clopidogrel *Cilostazol *Dalteparin, enoxaparin, heparin or other injectable blood thinners *Dipyridamole *Herbal products like danshen, dong quai, feverfew, ginger, ginkgo biloba, horse chestnut, willow bark, and others that may also have effects on bleeding *Saquinavir *Ticlopidine *Warfarin.
What side effects may I notice from taking garlic?
Rare or uncommon: Bleeding, Rash, Itching, Swelling of tongue, Lips or Throat, Gas, Nausea, Headache, Upset Stomach
What should I watch for while taking garlic?
Since garlic is derived from a plant, allergic reactions are possible. Stop using this herb if you develop a rash. Different brands of garlic might contain different amounts of the active ingredients and other ingredients which may cause allegc action, so be careful to use the same brand.
Be aware of any signs of bleeding especially if you have a history of bleeding disorders, are taking
Packaging :
Pack of 10 capsules
Quantity :
