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Bawang (Philippine Garlic) Tea / Infusion

A traditional tea preparation using Bawang (Philippine Garlic) (Allium sativum), addressing heart health, high blood pressure, cholesterol.

teasfilipino-traditionalBeginner⏱ 10–20 minutesShelf life: Brew fresh; dried herb keeps 6–12 months stored airtightDosage: 1–3 cups daily

Generated from this herb's full profile — safety warnings, contraindications, and sourcing.

Benefits

Heart HealthHigh Blood PressureCholesterolImmune SupportInfection

Ingredients

  • Bawang (Philippine Garlic) — As needed

Instructions

  1. Steep 1–2 tsp of dried Bawang (Philippine Garlic) in freshly boiled water for 5–10 minutes.
  2. Cover while steeping.
  3. Strain and drink.

Interactions & contraindications

Bawang (Philippine Garlic)

Full profile
  • Autoimmune conditions (lupus, MS, RA) — may overstimulate immune response
  • Pre-surgery — discontinue at least 2 weeks prior (potential antiplatelet effect)

Pregnancy

Likely Safe

Culinary use is well established as safe and even associated with some benefit for blood pressure. Concentrated garlic supplements are best used cautiously in late pregnancy due to a mild antiplatelet (blood-thinning) effect, particularly close to delivery.

Breastfeeding

Likely Safe

Widely used; may flavor breast milk and occasionally cause infant fussiness in sensitive babies, but is not otherwise a concern.

Children

Likely Safe

Culinary use is fine; concentrated garlic supplements/capsules are generally reserved for older children under guidance due to potential GI irritation at high doses.

Blood thinners (warfarin, aspirin)

Garlic has mild antiplatelet activity; combined use raises bleeding risk.

HIV protease inhibitors (saquinavir)

May reduce drug blood levels.