Black Garlic vs Auricularia Auricula

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Black Garlic

Allium sativum (fermented)

Cardiovascular

Auricularia auricula-judae

Cardiovascular

Black Garlic

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Auricularia Auricula

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Fermented whole garlic bulb with higher S-allylcysteine content and odorless form preferred for cardiovascular.

A culinary and medicinal mushroom used in TCM for cardiovascular conditions and blood thinning.

Active Compounds

S-allylcysteine, allixin, polyphenols, melanoidins, antioxidants

beta-glucans, acidic polysaccharides, ergosterol, melanin

Traditional Uses

Korean fermented food-medicine, Japanese aged garlic research

blood thinning, cholesterol, cardiovascular health, immune support

Modern Uses

cardiovascular protection, antioxidant, immune support, anticancer research

antiplatelet, hypolipidemic, immunostimulant, anti-tumor

Adult Dosage

5-10g or 2-4 cloves daily; 600-1200mg extract daily

1-3g daily or food amounts

Contraindications

blood thinners, surgery

anticoagulant medications

Side Effects

generally well tolerated, mild GI upset

antiplatelet effects

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E