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LYDIE PINKHAM
LYDIE PINKHAM USED TO BE SOLD IN STORES. IT WAS A REMEDY FOR THOSE
PEOPLE WHO WERE NOT HAVING LUCK IN HAVING BABIES-IF
YOU TOOK IT YOU WOULD BE SURE TO HAVE A BABY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): LYDIA PINKHAM WAS A POPULAR NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Birth |
BLACK-AMERICAN CURE
FOR SICK HEADACHE, LAY A COLD WET CLOTH ON THE STOMACH WITH
DRY FLANNEL OVER IT. PUT THE FEET INTO HOT MUSTARD WATER,
AND SWALLOW A FEW SPOONFULS OF LEMON JUICE.
Submitter comment:
MRS. GOODEN FAITHFULLY PRACTICES HER OLD-FASHIONED CURES
WHEN NEEDED.
Where learned: TENNESSEE
Keyword(s): MEDICATION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
BLACK-AMERICAN CURE
TO REMOVE FRECKLES, STIR A TABLESPOON OF FRESHLY
GRATED HORSE-RADISH INTO A CUPFUL OF SOUR MILK;
LET IT STAND FOR 12 HOURS, THEN STRAIN AND
APPLY OFTEN.
Submitter comment:
THIS METHOD ACCORDING TO INFORMANT ALSO BLEACHES
THE COMPLEXION AND TAKES OFF TAN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE
Keyword(s): MEDICATION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Animal BELIEF -- Plant |
BLACK AMERICAN
FOR DEEP CUTS, FIRST CLEAN CUT THOROUGHLY,
THEN WRAP RAW SALT PORK AROUND THE CUT AND
BANDAGE. THE SALT PORK WILL DRAW OUT IN-
FECTION AND PREVENT SWELLING.
Submitter comment:
GRANDMOTHER USED THIS METHOD ON HER GRAND-
CHILDREN AND IT REALLY WORKS.
Where learned: MISSISSIPPI
Keyword(s): MEDICATIONS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Animal |
Date learned: 00-00-1955