Garlic, or Allium sativum, has been used as food flavoring and medicine for thousands of years. Sulphur compounds contribute to the smell and taste of garlic, which is believed to have evolved as a defense mechanism so critters wouldn’t eat the plant. Sulphur is metabolized as a different compound which can not be digested. It is transferred to our blood, and carried to our lungs and skin. It is believed to be a mosquito repellent as it comes through your pores, which is pretty cool. While there are ways to reduce the after effects of bad breath and body odor, I say embrace it. You never know when you’ll come in contact with a vampire. Wear the odor with pride! Why you may even ward off a werewolf or demon too!

Aside from helping to treat the common cold, lower the risk of stomach cancer and lower blood pressure, the sticky juice within the bulb cloves can be used as an adhesive to mend porcelain or glass. I am delighted to learn of the many uses for something my mind saw as a cool thing to make a lino-cut of. Let’s admit it, these bulbs have some lovely curves!

Vampire Repellent cards are hand printed on a paper bag colored flat card with an envelope printed with a scallion design. The set is an A7 card and envelope measuring 5.25” x 7.25”. Oil miscible inks are printed on paper made of 30% post consumer waste.

If you read this far, you deserve a gold star! xo, kim

(choose “USPS stamped” when purchasing a single card. Costs $1!!!)