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8 plants from South Africa may hold potential for treating high blood pressure
05-01-2007 · EurekAlert!A team of researchers examined the effectiveness of 16 plants growing in South Africa's Kwa-Zulu Natal region and concluded that eight plant extracts may hold value for treating high blood pressure. One -- "wild garlic" -- showed strong promise.
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