Wild garlic, or bear's garlic, in Latin Allium ursinum, is a much-loved herb celebrated for its place in the kitchen and for the many ways it supports us. This perennial can be recognised by its broad, lance-shaped leaves and its clusters of star-shaped white flowers, which in spring lay an unrepeatable green carpet through the woods and across damp meadows. Wild garlic comes from Europe and parts of Asia, but you can find it almost anywhere that is well shaded and moist.
Wild garlic and its effects
- traditionally used with long-standing skin complaints
- a cleansing effect
- supports the memory
- helps to keep the blood vessels from hardening
- is used with diarrhoea, wind and constipation too
- eases troubles of the heart that come from sleeplessness
- clears congested lungs, helps with shortness of breath
- cleanses the body of parasites and fungi
- has an anti-inflammatory effect
Wild garlic is a friend to the cardiovascular system
One of the best-known effects associated with wild garlic is its historical use in supporting cardiovascular health. The herb contains allicin, a compound said to contribute to the health of the heart by supporting healthy circulation and helping to keep cholesterol at its optimal level. Wild garlic is gathered in spring and in the kitchen it is used in all sorts of sauces, in side dishes and as a seasoning.
Wild garlic tincture
Wild garlic tincture holds everything this herb has to give and is very easy to weave into your daily rhythm. If you would like to support the health of your heart and your circulation in a natural way, wild garlic tincture may be a gentle helper. Simply keep to the standard recommended dosage and you will get the most from your tincture. All tinctures from PANAKEIA are made under careful supervision, upholding the highest standards of purity and quality.