4. A Traditional Remedy with Historical Roots
Garlic has been a protective herb across cultures and centuries:
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Ancient Egyptians gave it to laborers to build strength and prevent illness.
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World War I soldiers used it to fight infection.
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Eastern European traditions placed garlic by windows and beds to ward off sickness and evil spirits.
While most of us don’t worry about “evil spirits” today, the symbolic role of garlic as a shield against illness still feels relevant — especially during flu season.
