poor man's treacle
cultivated throughout Europe since antiquity
the bulb.
powerfully antiseptic, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant. it may be externally applied as an ointment, lotion, antiseptic, or as a poultice. Syrup of garlic is very good for asthma, coughs, difficulty in breathing and chronic bronchitis, while the fresh juice has been used to ease tubercular consumption. The essential oil is commonly taken as a supplement in the form of capsules. Several species of wild garlic are used for both medicinal and dietary purposes.
expressed juice, syrup, tincture, essential oil, polutice, lotion and ointment.