Garlic
Profile
| Latin Name | Allium sativum |
| Chinese Name | Da Suan |
| Family | Liliaceae/Arnaryllidaceae |
| Note | Medium |
| Aroma | <Strong> |
| Color | Pale-Yellow |
| Parts Distilled | Bulb |
| Regions | Bulgaria, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Japan |
| Taste | Spicy |
| Nature | Warming |
| Affinity | LU/HT/SP/ST |
| Major Chemical Constituents | Allicin, terpenols Skin Type: NIA; will irritate and bum skin |
| Dosage | 4% dilution |
TCM Categories
Functions
- Resolve Damp-Cold dysentery
- Destroy intestinal parasites - hookworm, pinworm
- Detoxify toxins
Indications
Topical Applications
- Apply a 4% dilution on warts, calluses, corns, and fungal infections.
- Apply a 4% dilution on the scalp for ringworm and lice.
Specific Protocols
- Apply a 4% dilution on the Great Luo of the Spleen SP-21 to clear toxins from the blood.
Actions
- Anthelmintic
- Bactericide/fungicide
- Cardiac tonic
- Blood purifier
Contraindications & Cautions
- Heat & Empty Fire/Yin
Additional Comments
- Always test for skin sensitivity with the dilution and take note of the odor.
From Class
- Garlic oil: Intestinal cancer; must be diluted in carrier (burns skin). (Yuen)