Garlic in brides’ dowries: symbol of frugality and household management in China
- Posted on February 13, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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Garlic in brides’ dowries: symbol of frugality and household management in China

More than a kitchen staple, garlic is revered as a ‘divine herb’; boasts 3,000-year legacy in medicine, rituals, home protection.