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mum121 | 23:27 Sun 14th Jan 2001 | Body & Soul
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Which culinary herb was once used to disinfect hospitals and burned to expel evil spirits?
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It was probably sage, which is well-known for its disinfectant properties. It was used for this purpose during the Great Plague in the 14th century. It's also used in smudge sticks for cleansing space in feng shui.
11:29 Tue 23rd Jan 2001

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