Tulbaghia violacea: Society Garlic

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Tulbaghia violacea [society garlic, pink agapanthus] is a species of flowering plant in the onion family Alliaceae, indigenous to southern Africa. Tulbaghia violacea is a clump-forming perennial with narrow leaves and large clusters of fragrant, violet flowers.

Tulbaghia violacea is used as a herbal remedy/medicine to treat several ailments. Tulbaghia violacea exhibited antithrombotic activities which were higher than those found in garlic.

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Source: Wikipedia

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