Garlic comes in a variety of forms including film-coated tablets, coated tablets and capsules. Garlic powder and the essential oil of garlic are contained in tinctures and syrup. However, garlic is best taken fresh.
The right dose of garlic
Unless otherwise prescribed, about 4 g of the fresh garlic bulb should be taken daily in the appropriate form.
Garlic: 4 special instructions
- Preparation as a tea is not applicable, because garlic is not usually taken in the form of tea.
- There are currently no known contraindications.
- Virtually all garlic preparations cause the characteristic changes in the smell of the skin (“evaporation”) as well as the breath.
- Garlic should be stored dry and protected from light.
