‘Garlic combination Tea'
Composition Garlic, Ginger, Capsicum, Siberian ginseng, Parsley, Golden seal leaf
Properties Stimulant, Carminative, Hypotensive, Diaphoretic, Antiseptic, Diuretic
General description
Garlic combination is a stimulant or sudorific formula that relieves stress in the circulatory system. The herbs work to promote efficient function in the eliminative organs particularly the liver and kidneys. This formula also increases blood circulation and perspiration. These actions result in lower blood pressure, increased coronary blood flow and elimination of toxins from the blood.
Another way to cleanse the body of toxins is by stimulating blood circulation, which increases blood flow to muscles and joints. To accomplish this without straining the heart, we can use herbs that stimulate peripheral circulation.
Chinese herbalists would describe this herbal combination as a fire reducing formula. It also enhances the water, earth and metal elements while reducing the wood elements.
Garlic combination has traditionally been used to treat atherosclerosis hypertension, hemorrhoids, rheumatism, chronic chills, poor circulation, colds, flu and indigestion.
This formula is commonly used in conjunction with hawthorn berry, yarrow, the vitamin C family, vitamin A, vitamin E, iron and copper.
· Imbalances indicating the use of this formula are commonly noted in the heart acupressure point located directly over the heart of the chest. Imbalances are often noted at the 2:30 position of the left iris. Use caution in cases of acute inflammation of the kidneys, ulcers and colitis.
∞ Individual Components
—Garlic bulb— contains aromatic compounds that lower blood pressure, heart rate and blood cholesterol while increasing coronary circulation. These compounds also fight infections, reduce muscle spasms, increase immune response, promote sweating, increase the productions of digestive fluids and decrease the thickness while increasing the production of mucosal fluid. Garlic has been used to treat colds, coughs, asthma, coronary heart disease, hypertension, atherosclerosis, infections, inflammatory skin conditions and hemorrhoids.
—Capsicum fruit— contains aromatic resins that increase blood circulation, promote sweating, increase blood circulation, promote sweating, increase the production of digestive fluids and reduce muscle spasms. It has been used to treat flatulence, colic, ulcers, rheumatic arthritis, cold hands and feet and dropsy.
—Parsley herb— contains aromatic compounds that decrease the thickness and increase the production of mucosal fluids, increase the production of digestive fluids and increase menstrual and urine flow. It also contains bitter compounds that reduce muscle spasms and pains, reduce blood pressure and are antiseptic. Parsley is an excellent herbal source of trace minerals especially the electrolyte minerals including sodium, excellent herbal source of vitamin A, vitamin C and chlorophyllins. Parsley has been used to treat urinary tract infections, amenorrhea, dysmenorrheal, dyspepsia, bronchitis, allergies, arthritis, asthma, flatulence, dysuria and nephritis.
—Ginger root— contains aromatic compounds that increase the production of digestive fluids and enzymes, lower blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol. It also contains bitter compounds that reduce muscle spasms, increase blood circulation and dilate blood vessels. Ginger is an excellent herbal source of trace minerals, especially silicon, magnesium and manganese. It has been used to treat nausea, motion sickness, flatulence, colds, coughs, indigestion, fevers, vomiting, diarrhea, chronic bronchitis and cold hands and feet.
—Siberian ginseng root— contains bitter compounds that help the body respond more quickly to stress. These compounds increase the production of DNA, RNA and proteins essential to all life processes. They also stimulate the adrenal, pancreas, and pituitary glands to lower blood sugar and reduce inflammation. Ginseng also increases the production of digestive fluids and is a mild sedative. It has been used to treat anemia, impotence, insomnia, diarrhea, fatigue debility, weak digestion and failing memory.
—Golden seal leaf— contains bitter astringent alkaloids that normalize liver and spleen functions by increasing the production of digestive fluids and enzymes, particularly bile. The compounds are antiseptic, constrict peripheral blood vessels, especially in the uterus, are laxative and relieve pain and inflammation in mucosal tissue. Golden seal leaf is an excellent herbal source of trace minerals including cobalt, iron, magnesium, manganese, silicon and zinc. It is also an excellent herbal source of vitamin C. It has been used to treat hepatitis, gastritis, colitis, ulcers, Menorrhagia, postpartum hemorrhage, dysmenorrheal, diabetes, infections, hemorrhoids, eczema, obesity and fevers.
—References— “Nutritional Herbology” A Reference Guide to Herbs By – Mark Pedersen ISBN: 1-885653-07-7 Copyright 2008
—References— “Medical Herbalism” The Science and Practice of Herbal Medicine David Hoffmann, FNIMH, AHG ISBN: 0-89281-749-6 Copyright 2003
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Recipe: Per teapot full – 1 clove garlic, 1 teaspoon Parsley, ½ teaspoon Capsicum (Cayenne pepper), ½ teaspoon Ginger, ½ teaspoon powder Siberian ginseng, 1 teaspoon Golden seal leaf. Steep 2 to 5 minute add honey.
Recipe: Per teapot full – 1 clove garlic, 1 teaspoon Parsley, ½ teaspoon Capsicum (Cayenne pepper), ½ teaspoon Ginger, ½ teaspoon powder Siberian ginseng, 1 teaspoon Golden seal leaf and add 1 teaspoon of any one of these herbs [hawthorn berry, yarrow]. Steep 2 to 5 minute add honey.
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Generated on December 15, 2008
Updated on October 14, 2009
