Mansoa hirsuta
Brazilian caatinga vine with garlic-like odor used in northeastern Brazilian folk medicine for respiratory infections, flu, and inflammation. Contains alliin-like sulfur compounds despite being unrelated to garlic. For colds and infections.
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Blood thinners (sulfur compounds).
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Garlic-like odor. GI upset.
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