Garlic

Chewing some parsley afterwards is often cited as a way to neutralise the smell of garlic breath, yaofeng.

I have no idea if the parsley absorbs or disguises the smell; or whether this is a myth

It sounds like the garlic flavour has intensified, and going though the early stages cooking or perhaps fermintation? It appears that heat of the garlic has something to do with it.

If you chew the amount of raw garlic the way I do (till you get a stomach cramp) with certain kind of food nothing can get rid of the smell. The smell comes out of the pores on your body even a long morning shower cannot get rid of it as it keeps emitting. I reserve the occasion for only the weekend so I do not stink up the office.

:) But galic is, of course wonderful - to eat and as a remedy. So, keep chewing!

GaRlic is wonderful too...

Besides the wonderful aroma,garlic is excellent for lowering high blood pressure as it helps to thin the blood.

Agreed, trib.