Table 4 Blood pressure lowering effect in Human
From: Effect of garlic on cardiovascular disorders: a review
References | Preparation | Duration | Dose | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ziaei et al., 2001 [26] | Garlic tablet (Garlet) | 3 months | 800 mg/day | ↓ hypertension |
Qidwai, 2000 [115] | Garlic in diet | Chronic intake | 134 gm/month | ↓ SBP |
McCrindle et al., 1998 [31] | Kwai | 8 weeks | 900 mg/day | No changes |
Steiner et al., 1996 [116] | Aged garlic extract | 6 months | 7.2 gm/day | ↓ SBP & DBP |
Simons et al., 1995 [34] | Kwai | 12 weeks | 900 mg/day | No changes |
Jain et al., 1993 [117] | Kwai | 12 weeks | 900 mg/day | No changes |
Mcmahan & Vargas, 1993 [118] | Garlic powder | Acute | 2400 mg | ↓ BP |
Kiesewetter et al., 1991 [78] | Garlic powder | 4 weeks | 800 mg/day | ↓ DBP |
Auer et al., 1990 [119] | Kwai | 12 weeks | 600 mg/day | ↓ SBP & DBP |
Zimmerman et al., 1990 [120] | Kwai | 3 weeks | 900 mg/day | No changes |
Vorberg et al., 1990 [121] | Kwai | 16 weeks | 900 mg/kg | ↓ SBP & DBP |
Piotrowski, 1948 [108] | Alcoholic extract of garlic | 1 week | 0.6–1.2 gm/day | ↓ SBP |