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PLASTER FOR A CHEST COLD
MAKE A HOT MIXTURE OF FLAXSEED AND LARD AND SPREAD IT ON THE CHEST.
THEN COVER THE BODY WITH A LINEN TOWEL OR WRAP.
ADDITIONAL BLANKETS SHOULD BE USED TO FURTHER INDUCE SWEATING.
THIS PLASTER WAS USED ESPECIALLY FOR CHILDREN
BECAUSE IT DID NOT BURN THEIR SKIN.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT'S MOTHER USED THIS WITH HER CHILDREN. (1900-1930).
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; PITTSBURGH ; 64 HIMBER ST
Keyword(s): CHILDHOOD REMEDY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant |