Guest guest Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 Dear claudia, Bear garlic in latin is Allium ursinum. Other names Ransoms, ramsons, bear's garlic.wild garlic. Description: Bear's garlic is a perennial plant that grows in moist Woods, woody ravines, and shady places, congregating in large patches of growth. An onion-like root sends a somewhat angular stem to a height of 6 to 16 inches and also sprouts two large, petioled, shiny, lanceolate leaves. From April to June the pure white flowers appear, characterized by a garlicky smell. The plant's black seeds are spread mostly by ants. Medicinal properties: Astringent, expectorant. Usages: Bear’s garlic is said to be helpful in arteriosclerosis, including advanced conditions, for liver problems, and for pinworms. It is also good for diarrhea, colic, and lack of appetite. It has been used to treat gastrointestinal catarrh with both diarrhea and constipation, as well as emphysema With bronchitis. It has been found to effect a slow, long-lasting lowering of blood pressure. In general, it can be used like garlic. I couln't find out an ayurvedic name so contibutions required from other members. Dr.Venu Gopal Rao.T www.tvgayurveda.com >I was wondering if anybody knows of "bear garlic". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 Many thanks to Dr. Venu Gopal and Dr. Nilesh wakde for the wonerful information on bears garlic. I have heard of this garlic before and will try and find it. I hear that it is quite tasty and used similar to regular garlic in dishes like pesto. Thanks, Claudia. - Dr. Venu Gopal M.D (Ayurveda) ayurveda Saturday, June 11, 2005 3:25 AM <ayurveda> Re: Bear-Garlic. ..latin name Dear claudia, Bear garlic in latin is Allium ursinum. Other names Ransoms, ramsons, bear's garlic.wild garlic. Description: Bear's garlic is a perennial plant that grows in moist Woods, woody ravines, and shady places, congregating in large patches of growth. An onion-like root sends a somewhat angular stem to a height of 6 to 16 inches and also sprouts two large, petioled, shiny, lanceolate leaves. From April to June the pure white flowers appear, characterized by a garlicky smell. The plant's black seeds are spread mostly by ants. [Message truncated by editor] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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