Yes. Garlic has anti microbial properties. Olives stuffed with garlic are a good way to get the combined benefits of fats, acids, salts and phytochemicals in a small package.

Hmmm...Lestat did mention he loved garlic and had garlic wreaths adorning his house ;-)

Gramma was a care-giver during the 1918 Influenza Pandemic. She said those who survived were NOT given the new wonder drug Bayer Asprin. Those who had the fevers run their course, being treated with vinegar water baths and Epsom Salt baths recuperated more quickly, too.

I wonder how many people who are in hospital began treating the symptoms with acetaminophen and/or ibuprofen, possibly aspirin. Most of the cold/flu OTC products have ace, which is known to cause liver toxicity. Ibuprofen is known to cause kidney toxicity.