🧄 Garlic Root Powder (Allium sativum)

Also known as: Ajo • Stinking Rose • Poor Man’s Penicillin
Family: Amaryllidaceae (Onion family — not related to ragweed)
Origin: Native to Central Asia; cultivated globally
Parts used: Bulb (root)
Primary use: Internal & Culinary

✨ Description

Pungent, powerful, and full of life, Garlic has long been called “nature’s antibiotic.”
Used for thousands of years in both food and medicine, it is one of the most respected herbs for immune strength, heart health, and cleansing the blood.

Garlic’s warming energy supports circulation, balances cholesterol, and helps defend against harmful microbes, while its sulfur-rich compounds — including allicin — provide potent antibacterial and antiviral activity.
It’s an herb of endurance and protection, offering strength to both the body and the spirit.

When used in powder form, Garlic becomes a convenient daily tonic — gently stimulating digestion, building resistance, and enhancing flavor in every meal.

🍵 Dried Herb Uses

As an immune, circulatory, and digestive tonic:

Immune Defense: Fights bacteria, viruses, and fungal overgrowth.
Cardiovascular Health: Supports healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Digestive Support: Stimulates appetite and digestive secretions.
Detoxification: Cleanses the blood and supports liver health.
Anti-Parasitic: Traditionally used for intestinal cleansing.

Directions (Internal Use):
Take ¼–½ teaspoon of Garlic Root Powder daily mixed into warm water, honey, or food.
For stronger immune support, take up to 3 times daily during colds or seasonal challenges.
Pairs beautifully with Ginger, Turmeric, or Cayenne for enhanced circulation and heat.

🍽️ Culinary Uses

Add to soups, stews, sauces, and marinades for flavor and wellness.
Mix with olive oil, lemon, and herbs as a heart-healthy seasoning.
Sprinkle on vegetables, grains, or roasted dishes to enhance digestion and warmth.

🔮 Metaphysical & Energetic Uses

Protection & Purification: Used for centuries to ward off negativity and disease.
Courage & Strength: Encourages endurance and resilience.
Grounding Energy: Clears stagnation, fear, and energetic heaviness.

Affirmation:

“I am protected and strong — vitality and courage flow through me.”

🌿 Pairing Suggestions

Ginger or Turmeric – for inflammation and warmth.
Cayenne or Black Pepper – for circulation and immune activation.
Parsley or Cilantro – for breath freshness and detox.
Honey or Lemon – for soothing cold and cough blends.

🌼 Harvest & Sourcing

Our Garlic Root Powder is made from organically cultivated bulbs grown in India and Egypt, harvested at full maturity for rich flavor and high allicin content.
The bulbs are slow-dried and finely ground, preserving their natural oils, potency, and aroma.

⚖️ Energetics & Taste

Taste: Hot, pungent, and savory.
Energetic profile: Warming, stimulating, and cleansing.
Pairs well with: Ginger, Turmeric, Cayenne, and Parsley.

⚠️ Warnings

May thin blood — use caution with anticoagulant medications.
Avoid high doses before surgery or if prone to acid reflux.
May cause mild odor or skin irritation in sensitive individuals (a sign of detoxification).

🌻 A Note from the Herbalist

Garlic is fire from the earth — bold, protective, and purifying.
It awakens the body’s defenses, fuels endurance, and clears what the body no longer needs.
Every grain of Garlic Powder carries ancient power — the healer’s flame in humble form.