Allium sativum (Garlic)

  • Rowan McOnegal
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Allium sativum (Garlic). Rowan McOnegal. Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0). Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Herbal medicine. Allium sativum (Garlic). Freshly dug bulbs on green of stems. Contains allicin which may reduce blood cholesterol. Also has antibiotic and antiseptic properties. Contains vitamins A, B, C. Chickens are said to lay more eggs when garlic is mixed with their food.

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