What is the ruling on drinking "Traditional Arabic Medicine" for the treatment of heart artery stenosis if it contains alcohol and garlic?
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It is not permissible to drink medicine containing alcohol for treatment except in cases of necessity when no other medicine is available. As for garlic, it is permissible to use it unconditionally. Its smell is disliked during prayer unless it has been cooked.
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