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Source of validity: Traditional
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Garlic (Allium sativum) has a long history of use in traditional medicine for its antimicrobial and wound-healing properties. Historically, garlic was applied externally and consumed internally in various cultures to assist in the management of infections, including those involving necrotic tissue such as gangrene. This practice was based on garlic’s observed ability to inhibit microbial growth, likely due to compounds like allicin. However, while there are laboratory studies demonstrating garlic’s antibacterial and antifungal properties, there is little direct scientific evidence or clinical trials confirming its efficacy in treating gangrene specifically. Modern management of gangrene relies on surgical intervention and antibiotics, with garlic not included in standard protocols. Therefore, its use for gangrene is primarily justified by tradition, with only weak supporting evidence, and it should not be considered a substitute for medical treatment.

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