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For Corns and Calluses

Apply castor oil to the corns and calluses of the feet.
Feet should be washed first in warm water.

Submitter comment: From the doctoring book of Florida Amanda Pearce,
last mistress of Springhill Plantation, before the
Civil War. (More at Informant Profile.)

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Plant
BELIEF -- Method of Curing

Date learned: 00001940CA

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