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A Miscellany of Garlic: From Paying Off Pyramids and Scaring Away Tigers to Inspiring Courage and Curing Hiccups, the Unusual Power Behind the World's Most Humble Vegetable - Hardcover
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From ancient Greek lore to vampire movies and modern medicine, what other herb invokes such strong feelings in people as allium sativum—better known as garlic? Most people know garlic can season food and may even protect from evil spirits but they may not know it can cure colds, attract lovers, and sweeten luck—until now. A Miscellany of Garlic reveals all of the splendors of this amazing plant, including:
- to keep them safe and strong, Egyptian slaves chewed on garlic while building the pyramids
- eating garlic can help repair lung damage caused by smoking
- Tibetan monks were banned from eating garlic—due to its reputation as an aphrodisiac
- large quantities of raw garlic can prevent roundworm and other parasites
- and a mixture of crushed garlic and water can rid roses of aphids
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"Garlic is as good as ten mothers." - Ancient Telugu proverb from India It has been used for everything from currency to a remedy for hiccups. In its hundreds of varieties it has been an essential part of world culture for 10,000 years. Ancient humans, huddled around their campfires in caves, bundled in bearskins, knew of its properties. Today, chefs in kitchens gleaming with stainless steel appliances wouldn't be caught without it. In shops from Verona to Mexico City to Beijing, it dangles in long white and purple braids. It's Latin name is allium sativum. You know it as common garlic. And this book is a celebration of it, a reflection on our extraordinary love affair with this, the humblest of vegetables.
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A flavorful tribute to the STINKING ROSE! The ancient Greeks used it to repel scorpions. In India, some thought it was an aphrodisiac. in colonial New England it was used to relieve rheumatism and whooping cough.And, of course, let's not forget its powers against vampires. This delightful, easy to read garlic handbook includes hundreds of amazing and amusing garlic facts!
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- PublisherAdams Media
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 1440529825
- ISBN 13 9781440529825
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages224
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