GARLIC

The second most popular herb was, believe it or not, garlic (allium sativum). Garlic has potent antimicrobial, antiseptic and antifungal properties, which is why it was used to treat infected wounds and amebic dysentary during World War I, according to Duke. Garlic is also effective against common yeast (Candida albicans) infections. Pureed garlic doves can be applied on a cotton ball or clean cloth directly to a wound, three times a day, to speed healing and inhibit infection. Taken internally, garlic is also an effective anticlotting remedy, useful for preventing heart attacks and controlling high blood pressure. Several of our experts told us that they always travel with a fresh bulb of garlic in their luggage (vampires beware!).


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Onion and Garlic
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