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The cardiovascular guardian

Lasuna (Garlic/Allium sativum) is well-known as a pungent, culinary spice in several cultures; the herb is one of the most researched plants for its medicinal benefits.

Hippocrates, the father of medicine, had mentioned Lasuna in his medical notes and recommended its use in treating infections. Lasuna was known to Chinese health providers before 3,000 BC and is a vital part of the Chinese diet and medicine even today. It also features strongly in Egyptian, Greek, Roman and African diets and is used as a medicine for several common ailments.

Researchers at the Hartford Hospital, Connecticut, conducted a meta-analysis study of ten recent clinical trials and found Lasuna to be supportive of normal blood pressure levels in the body (The Annals of Pharmacotherapy, December 2008, 42(12):1766-71).

Scientists at the Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Hebrew University-Hassadah Medical School, Jerusalem, recently studied Lasuna for its antioxidant activity and support of normal cardiovascular function. They found the herb to be supportive of normal plasma lipid levels and noted its various ‘positive influences’ (Molecular Nutrition and Food Research, November 2007, 51(11):1365-81).