Garlic Extract is stated to possess diaphoretic, expectorant, antispasmodic, antiseptic, bacteriostatic, antiviral, hypotensive and anthelmintic properties, and to be a promoter of leukocytosis. Traditionally, it has been used to treat chronic bronchitis, respiratory catarrh, recurrent colds, whooping cough, bronchitic asthma, influenza and chronic bronchitis.
Modern use of garlic and garlic preparations is focused on their reputed antihypertensive, anti-atherogenic, antithrombotic, antimicrobial, fibrinolytic, cancer preventive and lipid-lowering effects.
