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Advantages: Helps ward off colds
Disadvantages: None

...bulb is used both in medicine and in the kitchen to enhance the flavour of certain foods. The bulb is separated into cloves and then each clove is peeled, the outer coating of the clove can't be eaten. I rather expect that you are wondering why I am writing about the life and times of a garlic bulb when we are meant to be reviewing Kwai Garlic tablets but it is helpful to have some background knowledge about the bulb that is used to produce the garlic tablets. Maybe many people would shy away from the whole idea of taking Kwai garlic tablets on a day to day basis thinking that they would become a social pariah due to the lingering smell that seems to last forever after eating it. Lets face it, if you stand behind someone who has recently enjoyed a meal laced with garlic then the experience isn't among the most pleasant ones that you...

Sarahjh1 10.05.2009 · Read review
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Garlic for free (well almost).

Advantages: Cheap and easy to grow
Disadvantages: Smelly breath

...The proper name for garlic is Allium sativum and it is part of the onion family. The word garlic comes from the old German word garlaeac, which means 'spear leek'. The gar means spear and refers to the pointy leaves and lic means leek, which is another member of the onion family. Garlic is a bulb which, when mature, has segments called cloves and these are held together with a white papery skin. Garlic has been grown for centuries both for its culinary attributes and for its medicinal properties. It is thought to help prevent heart disease by lowering cholesterol levels, to have anti biotic properties and anti oxidant properties, i.e. protecting the body from those harmful free radicals. Some even claim that eating it raw is good for warding off mosquitoes, but it may also deter all but your best friends too. Garlic is truly...

perfectlypolished 03.02.2007 (07.07.2007) · Read review
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When I get that feeling, I need Herbal Healing

Advantages: Antibacterial, good for your heart and circulation, helps fight off colds (and vampires)
Disadvantages: Not exactly cheap...

...or eaten raw, or when you swallow garlic tablets. It is this substance that helps to protect the heart against coronary disease, and also acts to lower your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, which is one of the biggest reasons why people (especially the over forties) take garlic on a regular basis. Eating or taking garlic supplements has also been indicated as beneficial for those people with asthma, cancer, colds and flu, diabetes, altitude sickness, mild to moderate depression, poor circulation and rheumatoid arthritis, as it is anti-bacterial and boosts the immune system. Even babies like garlic - mothers who eat garlic tend to have babies who stay longer at the breast and drink more milk. Garlic has also been the subject of many scientific studies investigating its health benefits. For example: - A New York Medical College survey...

Collingwood21 08.10.2002 · Read review
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Hmm Roasted Garlic

Advantages: Very good for your health
Disadvantages: Bad breath

...Back again with probably one of the most used herbs in the cooking world - Garlic The amount of time I hear people say I hate Garlic and won't cook with it, or I don't like the smell of it. They are so ignorant they don't even know it's used in most everyday things ranging from peri-peri sauce to ready meals and in lots of tinned food like soups etc. How can you not love the smell of roasted garlic :) As you may be able to tell I love garlic and I must go through a clump a week, its great with a massive amount of different foods, just don't use to much of it. This is where people probably make the mistake; too much Garlic can taint the food and kill the flavour of the meat. Quite a bit of information about the Garlic coming up so hear goes. Garlic - Allium sativum ***The Plant*** Garlic also goes by the names...

the_enlightened_one 24.02.2007 · Read review
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Garlic - Bad Smell of Success

Advantages: Seems to alleviate a host of ailments.
Disadvantages: Causes odour, some may be intolerant to it.

...Much seems to have been written about garlic being good for the heart, cholesterol, circulation and a host of other conditions, but I thought I would add my "two-pence-worth" based on my experience of this pungent little herb. To begin with, I must say that I have never found any benefit in taking garlic supplements, whether or not they were of the odourless variety. But I definitely have found fresh garlic bulbs to make a difference to the state of my health. Before I go any further, I would like to advise readers with medical conditions to always visit their doctor to get a proper diagnosis and only self-medicate with the appropriate medical approval. Some people have also been found to be intolerant to garlic and experienced contact dermatitis on the skin and migraine headaches. I am no expert and what follows is...

derek-j-a 30.05.2005 · Read review
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Garlic, not boring but nice.

Advantages: Versatile.
Disadvantages: Most people hate the smell

...It doesn't matter if you love it or hate it. Garlic can do something good for you. There can't be many plants that are so versatile. Garlic belongs to the same family group as onions, chives, tulips and lilies and it's been with us a long time. Evidence of its existence has been found in caves that were lived in 10,000 years ago and the first written reference, on a clay tablet, is dated from 3,000 BC. It seems that ancient civilisations had a good understanding of the many varied uses of the herb. It was widely used in remedies and has even been used as currency. Slaves building the pyramids were given garlic in their rations as it was believed it would keep up their strength. Roman and Greek physicians recommended garlic for use against infections, cancer, leprosy, heart problems and dozens of other ailments and illnesses...

Marans 15.11.2005 · Read review
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Dont Stand So Close To Me

Advantages: Easy to swallow and no odour
Disadvantages: Cost

...’s advice before using garlic supplements. Which Brings Me To Kwai. Kwai High Strength One-a-Day garlic tablets are made from Chinese garlic cloves and are guaranteed to contain a high level if allicin. (Each tablet contains 100mg of dried garlic and yields 0.6% allicin.) The tablets are coated to help avoid odour. The tablets are free from salt, yeast, gluten, gelatine and added starch and are recommended as safe for use by diabetics. I take my Kwai garlic tablet after breakfast with a glass of water. It is preferable to take the tablet with food. Swallow the tablet whole; do not be tempted to chew! Kwai One-A-Day garlic tablets are available from Boots, Holland and Barrett and Superdrug.They cost £13.95 for a pack of 100.There is also a Giant Economy pack of 560 tablets for £19.95.I know they seem pricey, and there are...

Suzan 28.03.2001 · Read review
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Ariel Tablets

Advantages: Clean fresh smell, good value
Disadvantages: Awkward box, price as part of the grocery shop in a supermarket.

...First review I have written in a while, bear with me if I come across a bit rusty! Now I am very fussy about what washing detergent I use! I like to use one that smells nice, and that is my main concern. There?s a couple I can?t use as they seem to irritate me like mad, Persil Non-Bio is a no-go, as is Daz and Fairy. Normally I purchase whatever is on offer, or if I can get to Makro, I will buy it there. Failing that I?ll go for Tesco?s own Bio washing detergent. My favourite washing detergent has to be Ariel Tablets though, and on a recent trip to Makro, I bought in bulk! -The Packaging. These tablets, as they were from Makro, came in 2 boxes of 82 tablets as they are meant for industries such as catering and cleaning I suppose. They were bound together in a sleeve that read ?XXL Pack?, and the individual boxes state they...

mi_ke 02.06.2009 · Read review
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Glorious Garlic

Advantages: healthy and natural
Disadvantages: none

...I have discovered the health benefits of odourless garlic capsules. As a asthma sufferer in childhood, I experienced regular chest infections as a young adult. Worried about the effects of frequent anti biotics, I was interested in finding alternative treatments. I started taking one a day garlic tablets less than two years ago, and my health has improved greatly. I have not had a chest infection for more than a year. Garlic is also reputed to be good for the heart. These tablets are widely available and inexpensive - I buy supermarket own brand capsules. Medical research on the benefits of garlic has mixed conclusions. Officially, there is little proven benefit - but it is completely natural, and there are no side-effects (not even bad breath, as odourless tablets are available!). Interestingly, a friend planning a trip to...

maryjo 12.03.2001 · Read review
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Rennie Spearmint Tablets. Yummy and effective.

Advantages: Good taste, works, cheap.
Disadvantages: chalky,crumbly.

...Rennie tablets The Rennie brand is seemingly one of the most recognisible in it's category. They are taken for indigestion and heartburn but are also supposed to relieve wind problems and problems with digestion in pregnancy. This particular product is the spearmint flavour which is part of a whole spectrum of Rennie products including 'Rennie Ice' and 'Rennie fruit'. Indigestion and Heartburn..what is this? As I didn't know really what indigestion was I thought I'd tell you what I learnt about it! Incase anyone reading this is unsure of whether they need to consider this product or not. It is casued by a build up of too much acid in your stomach and means that generally a pain is felt in the stomach or just behind your rib cage. Some people say it is caused by eating too fast or spicy foods which I think is true but to be honest...

francesca.sd 07.09.2009 · Read review
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