Garlic in brides’ dowries: symbol of frugality and household management in China
South China Morning Post
by Yating YangFebruary 13, 2026
More than a kitchen staple, garlic is revered as a ‘divine herb’; boasts 3,000-year legacy in medicine, rituals, home protection.
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Originally published on South China Morning Post on 2/13/2026