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Garlic
Garlic, allium sativum, was highly esteemed by
the ancient Egyptians, and the ancient Greeks thought garlic was a
magical, protective herb. Modern scientific research has verified a
number of its traditional attributes:
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The garlic bulb contains allium, an antibiotic
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Garlic has antiseptic properties
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Garlic is an expectorant
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Garlic is an intestinal antispasmodic
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Garlic has antibacterial properties that help the immune system fight
infection
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Garlic may be taken as a preventative against colds
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Garlic lowers blood cholesterol levels to prevent coronary artery disease
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Garlic benefits the circulatory system
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