Dian
A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology
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Dian [Ir., swift, rapid; intense; strong]. Name borne by several figures in early Irish narrative.
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Garlic and Chinese Herbs: ancient treasures that may reduce cardiovascular and cancer risks.
PR Newswire; 1/23/1991; 700+ words
; GARLIC AND CHINESE HERBS: ANCIENT TREASURES THAT...NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Garlic and some Chinese herbs were hailed today...the potential health benefits provided by garlic and some Chinese herbs. In his presentation...
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TESCO: Garlic bread galore at Tesco
M2 Presswire; 6/23/1998; 700+ words
; M2 PRESSWIRE-23 June 1998-TESCO: Garlic bread galore at Tesco (C)1994-98...If you are a lover of the aromatic bulb garlic, then Tesco has a treat in store for...new and improved range of 10 delicious garlic breads. Many people think of garlic as...
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Garlic: Powerful (pungent) medicine
Magazine article from: Better Nutrition; 5/1/2000; ; 700+ words
; GARLIC, PUNGENT GARLIC. IT'S COME A LONG WAY SINCE ITS FAME AS A NECKLACE WARDING OFF DRACULA'S DEADLY BITE. GARLIC, TODAY, IS AMONG THE WORLD'S MOST POPULAR HERBS, REVERED BT MILLIONS...
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Garlic termed wonder herbal drug.
News Wire article from: PPI - Pakistan Press International; 3/18/2009; 700+ words
; Karachi, March 18 (PPI): Garlic has long been considered a herbal wonder...sometimes spelt phitotherapy). Raw garlic is used by some to treat the symptoms...general, a stronger tasting clove of garlic has more sulphur content and hence...
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Garlic: potent protector against heart disease, cancer ... or mere hype?
Magazine article from: Environmental Nutrition; 12/1/2002; ; 700+ words
; From mythical to medicinal, the healing powers of garlic have been touted for millenia. Garlic is also legendary for warding off vampires and evil spirits. Even today, garlic is used with hopes of fending off high cholesterol and cancer...
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Garlic lovers gathering in Gilroy once again
Newspaper article from: Oakland Tribune; 7/25/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...time of year. "People ask if we spray garlic in the air, the smell is so strong...Carr, vice president of the 2008 Gilroy Garlic Festival, which is celebrating its 30th...expected to draw 100,000 people. Many garlic fans believe the bulb has mysterious health...
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Garlic is the go-to herb for health, whether raw, cooked or supplements.(Drug overview)
Magazine article from: Environmental Nutrition; 7/1/2006; ; 700+ words
; Garlic aficionados hold festivals each summer to celebrate what they affectionately call "the stinking rose." There you'll find garlic-flavored jams, even garlic ice cream. But taste isn't the only reason garlic is beloved...
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Garlic bread--the cultural history of a bulb
Magazine article from: New Orleans Magazine; 7/1/1997; ; 700+ words
; No longer just a "seasonal" accent, garlic's pungent flavor stands on its own when oven roasted. Garlic has also been said to have numerous health...air. What it was - Surprise No. 3 - was garlic. Though I'd eaten garlic in small doses...
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Garlic the spice of life
Magazine article from: Better Nutrition; 2/1/1997; ; 700+ words
; ...herb. It's tough to keep your consumption of garlic a secret. If you cook with, or otherwise use, fresh garlic, the telltale sign lingers on your breath for hours. If you are using garlic supplements, chances are a friend will notice them...
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Garlic: Stinking Rose or Magic Bullet?
Magazine article from: Vibrant Life; 7/1/2000; ; 700+ words
; Garlic (Allium sativum), a member of the lily family, is possibly...world cuisines. While it originated in central Asia, garlic has been cultivated worldwide for millennia. Garlic has been used throughout the centuries for both food and...
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Garlic
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Garlic Description Garlic ( Allium sativa ), is a plant with long, flat grasslike leaves and...smaller bulbs covered with a papery skin known as cloves. Although garlic is known as the "stinking rose" it is actually a member of the lily...
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garlic
Book article from: A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition
garlic The bulb of Allium sativum with a pungent odour when crushed, widely used to flavour foods. There is some evidence that garlic has a beneficial effect in lowering blood cholesterol .
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garlic mustard
Book article from: A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition
garlic mustard A common wild plant of hedgerows and woodland ( Alliaria petiolata ); the leaves have a garlic‐like flavour and can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable.
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garlic toad
Book article from: A Dictionary of Zoology
garlic toad ( Pelobates fuscus ) See PELOBATIDAE .
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Lamb Stew
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Food and Culture
...flavored with ingredients like wine, garlic, rosemary, thyme, parsley and other...cordero Chorizo sausage and blood sausage, garlic, wine. France, navarin d'agneau...stew Potatoes and onions. Basque region Garlic, onions, carrots, potatoes, wine...
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