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Chives
Chives stimulate the appetite and help promote good digestion.  
They can ease stomach upset, clear a stuffy nose, reduce flatulence (gas) and prevent bad breath. 
They are mildly diuretic, help lower high blood pressure and have some antibacterial properties.
  • They can help lower cholesterol by stimulation fat digestion.
  • The sulfur compounds help expel mucus, especially when you have a cold.
  • Chives contain potassium, calcium, iron, folic acid, vitamins A and C.
Chive flowers, picked fresh, and added to a bottle of olive oil make a mild, lilac colored oil in about a week.
  • Place 1-1/2 ounces of fresh picked flowers in 1 quart of oil.  Use on salads. 
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