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SOUTHERNERS BELIEVED THAT A PERSON WITH A COLD SHOULD BE
RUBBED DOWN WITH VICK'S VAPOR RUB ON THE FOREHEAD, CHEST, AND
BACK. THE PERSON SHOULD THEN BE PLACED UNDER HEAVY COVERS SO
THEY COULD SWEAT OUT THE COLD.

Submitter comment: MY MOTHER ALWAYS RUBS ME DOWN WITH VICK'S WHENEVER I HAVE A COLD.

Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; PITTSBURGH

Keyword(s): MEDICINE ; REMEDY

James Callow Keyword(s): VICK'S VAPO RUB

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Plant

Date learned: 10-14-1984 ; 00001960S

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