Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Bear garlic (Allium ursinum, also known as wild garlic, ramsons, or wood garlic) has a long history of traditional use in European herbal medicine, particularly for supporting cardiovascular health and circulation. Folk medicine in Central and Eastern Europe has recommended bear garlic for “purifying the blood,” improving peripheral circulation, and lowering blood pressure. The plant contains sulfur compounds (similar to those found in common garlic, Allium sativum), such as alliin and allicin, which are thought to have vasodilatory and antiplatelet effects. However, while these traditional uses are well documented in ethnobotanical literature, there is limited direct scientific research specifically on bear garlic’s effects on circulation in humans. Most clinical studies have focused on regular garlic, which has shown modest benefits for blood pressure and vascular function. Evidence from laboratory studies indicates that bear garlic extracts may have antioxidant and vasorelaxant properties, but human clinical trials are lacking. Thus, the use of bear garlic for poor circulation is primarily supported by tradition, with a low-to-moderate evidence rating due to the absence of robust scientific validation specific to this species.

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