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CURE FOR FROSTBITTEN FINGERS
RECURRENT FROSTBITE IN THE FINGERS CAN BE CURED
BY SOAKING THE FROSTBITTEN FINGERS IN CHICKEN MANURE.
Submitter comment:
SHE LEARNED IT FROM A WOMAN FROM SCOTLAND.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
THROAT CURE
TOUCH THE HAND OF A DEAD INFANT TO A PERSON'S THROAT TO CURE IT.
Submitter comment:
MRS. DUNMIRE SAID THAT HER MOTHER, WHO HAD A GOITER, DID THIS
WHEN SHE DRESSED A LITTLE BABY BEFORE ITS FUNERAL.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): DEATH BELIEF ; TRANSFER
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 01-00-1970
METHOD OF CURING
THE BEST AND QUICKEST WAY TO CURE A SWOLLEN GOITER
IS TO WRAP A GREEN SNAKE (CAN BE A GARDEN SNAKE) AROUND YOUR NECK
AND KEEP IT THERE FOR 1 OR 2 HOURS UNTIL THE SWELLING GOES AWAY.
Submitter comment:
ACCORDING TO THE INDIAN (AMERICAN) GIRL THAT GAVE ME THIS,
IT HAS CURED MANY GOITERS FOR HER BROTHER-IN-LAW.
Data entry tech comment: THIS SECTION OF THE ARCHIVES CONTAINS SEVERAL SIMILAR ITEMS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; J L HUDSONS
Keyword(s): ANIMAL CURE ; SYMPATHETIC MAGIC ; TRANSFER
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 10-25-1969
CURE FOR HICCUPS
A CURE FOR HICCUPS IS DRINKING WATER OUT OF THE OPPOSITE
SIDE OF A GLASS. YOU BEND OVER AND DRINK WITH THE GLASS
TILTED AWAY FROM YOU AND YOUR LIPS ON THE SIDE OF THE GLASS
FARTHEST FROM YOU.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 00-00-1960
METHOD OF CURING
TO GET RID OF HICCOUGHS, THE BLADE OF A KNIFE SHOULD BE PLACED
ON THE TONGUE BY ANOTHER PERSON AND THE TONGUE SHOULD
BE KEPT EXTENDED WITH THE KNIFE ON IT.
Submitter comment: FROM MOTHER
Data entry tech comment:
OTHER METHODS RECOMMENDED IN OTHER REFERENCES IN ARCHIVE:
STANDING ON YOUR HEAD
HOLDING YOUR BREATH
BREATHING INTO A PAPER BAG
PUTTING YOUR HEAD BETWEEN YOUR LEGS
BLOWING UP A BALLOON.
Where learned: HOME
Keyword(s): TRANSFERENCE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 11-05-1967
WHEN A TYPE OF INFECTION OR SORE IS FOUND TO BE MEDICALLY
INCURABLE, THE FOLLOWING METHOD IS TO BE USED AS A CURE.
A PIECE OF CLOTH THAT A DECEASED PERSON WAS CLEANSED WITH
IS TO BE STROKED ACROSS THE INFECTED AREA THREE TIMES AND
THEN DISPOSED OF IN A DAMP PLACE.
BEFORE THE CLOTH WILL DECAY THE SORE SHOULD BE HEALED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; WEDDING
Keyword(s): INFECTION ; TRANSFERENCE
| Subject headings: | Favorites BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
FOLK CURE
IF A PERSON HAS AN INCURABLE INFECTION, HE SHOULD PLACE THE SORE
NEAR AN ANT HILL. THE ANTS WILL BE ATTRACTED TO THE SORE
AND EAT OUT THE INFECTION, THEREBY CURING IT.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): ANIMAL CURE ; INFECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 11-04-1969
HEALING OF A WOUND
WHEN A DOG LICKS YOUR INFECTED WOUND THE LICK IS
SUPPOSED TO CURE THE WOUND.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT LEARNED THIS FROM HER MOTHER WHO LIVED ON A FARM
AS A GIRL.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): ANIMAL CURE ; INFECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 03-31-1967
A CURE FOR THE FLU
PUT PIECES OF GARLIC IN A LITTLE POUCH
AND HANG IT AROUND YOUR NECK
TO CURE THE FLU, IF YOU HAVE IT
OR TO PREVENT YOUR CATCHING IT.
SUPPOSEDLY, THE GARLIC WILL ABSORB
THE FLU GERMS
Submitter comment:
MY FATHER CLAIMS TO HAVE OBTAINED THIS INFORMATION
FROM HIS MOTHER.
Data entry tech comment: THIS SECTION OF THE ARCHIVES CONTAINS SEVERAL SIMILAR ITEMS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; LATHRUP VILLAGE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
CURE FOR JAUNDICE
GO TO A HINDU PRIEST
WHO WILL PERFORM A RELIGIOUS CEREMONY.
HE DANCES AROUND THE PATIENT,
TAKES THEIR HAND, AND WASHES IT
IN LIMEWATER TO CLEANSE IT.
THE DISEASE SHOULD THEN QUICKLY DISAPPEAR
Where learned: ON THE PHONE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
NOSE BLEEDS CURES
PUT A COLD KNIFE ON THE BACK OF YOUR NECK
TO STOP A NOSE BLEED OR A WET WASH CLOTH.
WE USED TO DO IT BACK HOME.
Submitter comment: DONE IN HOME IN HOLLISTER, OHIO.
Data entry tech comment: THIS SECTION OF THE ARCHIVES CONTAINS SEVERAL SIMILAR ITEMS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 05-11-1965
HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT
TAKE A TEASPOON OF HONEY AND MOLASSES MIXED TOGETHER
EVERY DAY AT NOON FOR A MONTH,
AND AT THE END OF THE MONTH YOU WILL HAVE LOST
AN INCH OFF YOUR WAIST.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
A CURE FOR PIMPLES
FOR FACIAL BLACKHEADS AND PIMPLES,
SMEAR FRESH TOMATO JUICE ON FACE
BEFORE RETIRING, AND LEAVE IT ON ALL NIGHT.
THE ACID IN THE TOMATO JUICE
WILL COMBAT THE POISON.
Submitter comment: MY INFORMANT OBTAINED THIS INFORMATION FROM HER MOTHER.
Data entry tech comment: THIS SECTION OF THE ARCHIVES CONTAINS SEVERAL SIMILAR ITEMS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; PONTIAC
Keyword(s): ASTRINGENT ; FOOD
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 00-00-1956
FOLK CURE
IF AN OINTMENT OF BLACK PEPPER AND OLIVE OIL
IS APPLIED TO AN ITCHING RASH, THE RASH WILL BE CURED.
Where learned: HOME
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 10-26-1969
FOLK CURE
OLD FARMERS WHO HAD RHEUMATISM USED TO WRAP THEIR LEG
IN OAT STRAW AND KEEP IT DAMP TO LIMBER IT UP.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 10-00-1971
FOLK CURE
TO GET RID OF RINGWORM, RUB YOUR HEAD WITH GARLIC.
Submitter comment: FROM MRS. LAWRENCE OF POLISH DESCENT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 00-00-1964
CURES
MRS. BOLCEN TOLD ME OF THE HOME MADE CURES HER MOTHER HAD.
SHE TOLD ME OF THE TIME THAT SHE CURED SCARLET FEVER BY MAKING THE
CHILDREN SOAK IN HOT WATER AND MUSTARD.
SHE ALSO CURED BOILS BY PUTTING BREAD AND MILK POULTICES ON THEM.
TO CURE BURNS SHE PUT COLD TEA ON THEM.
Submitter comment: SHE LEARNED THIS FROM HER MOTHER WHEN SHE WAS A CHILD.
Data entry tech comment: COLLECTOR'S SPELLING CORRECTED BY KEYPUNCHER.
Where learned: DETROIT, ASSUMED ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED ; BRASS RAIL CHOP HOUSE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
CURES
ALWAYS KEEP WHISKEY IN THE HOUSE FOR SNAKEBITE.
Submitter comment: THIS WAS PRACTICED BY MANY OF THE FARMERS IN KENTUCKY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 00-00-1968
METHOD OF CURING
"SORES ARE HEALED BY LITTLE MEN WHO WORK AT NIGHT KNITTING THE
EDGES BACK TOGETHER. DON'T PICK THE SCABS BECAUSE THEY WILL
HAVE TO WORK OVERTIME."
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT HEARD THIS FROM HER MOTHER'S LADYFRIEND WHO VISITS
QUITE OFTEN. ALISON HEARD THIS WHEN SHE WAS A YOUNG CHILD (1950'S)
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ;
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fairy Elf Goblin Gnome BELIEF -- Curer BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 11-19-1971
REMEDY
IF YOU HAVE A SORE THROAT, TIE ONE OF THE WOOL SOCKS THAT YOU'VE
WORN THAT DAY AROUND YOUR NECK TO CURE IT.
Data entry tech comment: THERE ARE 14 SIMILAR REFERENCES IN THIS SECTION OF THE ARCHIVE.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 10-25-1970