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SOUTHERN BLACKS WHO LIVED IN PITTSBURGH BELIEVED IN GIVING
THEIR YOUNG CHILDREN CASTOR OIL MIXED WITH SUGAR TO GET RID
OF A COLD.

Submitter comment: SUGAR COVERS UP THE BAD TASTE OF CASTOR OIL.

Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; PITTSBURGH

Keyword(s): REMEDY

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Daily Life
BELIEF -- Plant

Date learned: 10-14-1984 ; 00001960S

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