:: Long before eating food became more of a social phenomenon rather than a simple means of survival, the ancient peoples of Africa utilized the Hoodia gordonii plant for a number of useful purposes. It should first be noted that the Hoodia gordonii plant can only be found naturally in the Kalahari desert of southern Africa.
:: Garlic has been used as an alternative medicine for centuries to treat different ailment and health problems. It is also a very potent antibiotic more powerful than penicillin. Garlic is often used to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. It works like aspirin to thin the blood.
