Garlic vs Hawthorn

Garlic is one of the oldest cultivated plants, used for both culinary and medicinal purposes for over 5,000 years. It has been extensively studied for its cardiovascular benefits, antimicrobial properties, and immune-boosting effects. Louis Pasteur first documented its antibacterial properties in 1858.

Hawthorn is a thorny shrub or tree whose berries, leaves, and flowers have been used in European herbal medicine for centuries for cardiovascular health. It is one of the most well-studied herbs for heart failure and is approved by the German Commission E for declining cardiac performance. It is rich in flavonoids and procyanidins.

Allicin, Ajoene, S-allylcysteine, Diallyl disulfide, Alliin

Oligomeric procyanidins, Vitexin, Hyperoside, Quercetin, Epicatechin

Infection treatment, Cardiovascular tonic, Digestive aid, Antiparasitic, Immune booster

Heart tonic, Digestive aid, Anxiety relief, Blood pressure support, Circulatory tonic

Hypertension support, Cholesterol reduction, Atherosclerosis prevention, Antimicrobial agent, Immune system support

Heart failure support (NYHA class II), Hypertension, Angina, Atherosclerosis prevention, Anxiety with cardiac symptoms

600-1200mg aged garlic extract daily, or 2-5g fresh garlic (1-2 cloves) daily

160-900mg standardized extract (18.75% procyanidins) daily in divided doses

Bleeding disorders, Pre-surgery (stop 1-2 weeks before), GI conditions like GERD

Concurrent heart medications (monitor closely), Severe cardiac conditions without medical supervision

Bad breath, Body odor, Heartburn, GI upset, Allergic reactions in sensitive individuals

Dizziness, Nausea, GI upset, Sweating, Headache, Palpitations (rare)