Ernst E
Haemorheology Research Laboratory, University of Munich, Federal Republic of Germany.
Pharmatherapeutica. 1987;5(2):83-9.
Garlic (Allium sativum) has been used medicinally for centuries and still is included in the traditional medicine of most cultures. Recently, there has been renewed interest in its role in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and its effectiveness in offsetting the risks of such conditions. The results of numerous studies are reviewed; they show that garlic can bring about plasma lipids normalization, enhancement of fibrinolytic activity, inhibition of platelet aggregation, and reductions in blood pressure and blood glucose. It is concluded that garlic has potential in the prevention and control of cardiovascular disorders.
大蒜（葱属植物）已经被药用了几个世纪，并且仍然被纳入大多数文化的传统医学中。最近，人们对其在治疗心血管疾病中的作用以及抵消此类疾病风险的有效性重新产生了兴趣。本文综述了大量研究的结果；这些结果表明，大蒜可使血脂正常化、增强纤溶活性、抑制血小板聚集，并降低血压和血糖。得出的结论是，大蒜在预防和控制心血管疾病方面具有潜力。
