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FOLK CURE FOR MEASLES

GATHER SHEEP DUNG FROM THE PASTURE
AND BOIL IT IN WATER,
THEN STRAIN IT THROUGH A CLOTH AND DRINK LIKE TEA.

Submitter comment: INFORMANT NEVER ACTUALLY TRIED THIS BUT SAID
THAT THE PEOPLE DID IT IN THE AREA HE WAS BORN IN.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WESTERN YMCA ; DETROIT

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Remedy

Date learned: NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR

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