Erowid Garlic Vault

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Garlic

BOTANICAL CLASSIFICATION

Family :

Liliaceae

Genus :

Allium

Species :

sativum

COMMON NAMES

Garlic

USES

Spice; Anti-microbial; Bronchial Treatment; Reduces Blood Pressure and Cholesterol; Treats Ringworm and Threadworm

DESCRIPTION

A perennial herb whose bulb is composed of small cloves and is identifiable by its pungent odor. The onion-like plant grows 2 feet tall, with long, flat pointed leaves and flowers from pink to white.

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OFF-SITE RESOURCES

PRIMARY RESOURCES #

Botanical.com : Garlic

Plants For A Future: Allium sativum

SECONDARY RESOURCES #