PolitiFact - No, a garlic salve cannot be used to treat RSV, croup or pneumonia

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An Instagram post overstates the immune-boosting powers of garlic. There is no scientific evidence that a garlic salve can be used to treat RSV, croup and pneumonia.

" with rising cases of COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus, also called RSV, an Instagram post claims a garlic salve can alleviate the symptoms of RSV and pneumonia — especially among children.includes video instructions for making the salve — which a text overlay says is for"RSV, croup, cough and pneumonia" — using a mixture of minced garlic, lard, olive oil and beeswax.

"A well-crafted garlic salve, harnessing the power of one of nature’s most potent broad-spectrum antibiotics , holds the willingness to heal any ailment of the lungs and respiratory system," the post’s caption reads.The post was flagged as part of Facebook’s efforts to combat false news and misinformation on its News Feed.

Garlic does have antiviral and antibacterial properties, but doctors told PolitiFact the post overstates the plant’s ability to treat illnesses such as RSV, croup and pneumonia. There’s no scientific evidence that garlic can be used to treat respiratory illnesses. Dr. Jason Nagata, an assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco, said he knows of no evidence that supports the post’s claim.

Although there have been no studies to examine garlic’s impact on those RSV, croup and pneumonia, Nagata said past studies have looked at the plant’s ability to protect against the common cold.found that people who were given garlic capsules showed fewer occurrences of contracting a cold than those who received a placebo.

 

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At least it’s not like msg…(garlic it wont hurt u and tastes good!)

It gives you immunity from vampires!

But dang it tastes good!

What about sleeping with an onion in your sock?

Is there any 'scientific evidence' that it doesn't? I wanna speak with the head of the garlic research department or whoever the fuck is researching it 🤣🤔

Follow up question: does garlic protect us from a vampirus?

But it provides some flavor and keeps vampires at bay.

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