>>1897054Silver is a noble metal in a literal sense. It is certainly anti-microbial, but it also represents eternity, longevity and purity beyond purity itself. Silver is also closely linked with the reflection of a full moon, which can reveal hidden things even in the dead of night. Creatures of the night and restless spirits hate it for these reasons alone. I could go into greater detail, but simply communicating these ideas can draw unwanted attention.
Garlic's odor functions as a natural magical tool to ward off many types of evil, ranging from curses to transmigrating spirits. If you are being pursued by something, the whole plant can be hung on door frames, windows, at crossroad signs etc to confuse them.
