RAMSON BEAR GARLIC

RAMSON, BEAR GARLIC (Allium ursinum L.) +++

Activities (Ramson) :
ACE Inhibitor (1; FNF; PH2); Antiaggregant (1; FNF; PH2); Antibacterial (1; HHB); Antioxidant (1; FNF); Antiseptic (1; FNF); Antispasmodic (1; FNF); Cardioprotective (1; X8455576); Cyclo-oxygenase Inhibitor (1; X1620734); Diaphoretic (1; FNF); Expectorant (1; FNF); Hypocholesterolemic (1; FNF); Hypotensive (1; FNF); Lipolytic (f; PH2); 5-Lipoxygenase Inhibitor (1; X1620734); Tonic (f; HHB).

Indications (Ramson) :
Asthma (1; FNF); Atherosclerosis (1; BIS; FNF; PH2); Bacteria (1; HHB); Bronchosis (1; FNF); Cardiopathy (1; X8455576); Catarrh (1; FNF); Cold (1; FNF); Cramp (1; FNF); Dermatosis (f; PH2); Dyspepsia (1; BIS; FNF; PH2); Enterosis (f; PH2); Fever (1; FNF); Flu (1; FNF); Gas (f; PH2); Gastrosis (f; BIS; PH2); High Blood Pressure (1; FNF; PH2); High Cholesterol (1; FNF); Hypertony (f; HHB); Infection (1; FNF); Pertussis (1; FNF); Obesity (f; PH2); Yeast (1; FNF).

Dosages (Ramson) :
Food farmacy; 2 - 4 g root or shoot 3 ×/day (JAD).

Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Ramson) :
While not covered by AHP, I think it merits their AHP Class 2c (JAD). Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages (PH2) (but PH2 designates no specific quantified dosage! JAD). Some thiolbearing compounds in garlic, onion, and their relatives can cause acantholysis in vitro and possibly pemphigus in vivo. Too much may induce flatulence, heartburn, and thin blood (people taking blood thinners may overthin their blood thereby). Some people are allergic to garlic relatives. Commission E reports foul breath, rare GI disturbances, and allergic reactions. CAN cautions that the sulphides may irritate the GI tract or cause dermatosis (CAN). Probably functions as a dilute garlic, sharing its activities and indications (JAD).