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BURDOCK-FEVER REDUCER

BOIL BURDOCK IN WATER, ADD SUGAR TO THE WATER, AND DRINK IT.

Submitter comment: HIS GRANDMOTHER USED IT ON HIM SEVERAL TIMES, SAID IT WORKED.
BURDOCK IS A COARSE, WEEDY PLANT HAVING LARGE, HEART-SHAPED LEAVES
AND PURPLISH FLOWERS SURROUNDED BY HOOKED BRISTLES.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MADISON HEIGHTS

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Remedy
BELIEF -- Plant

Date learned: 10-00-1973

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