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SPRING TONIC
IN THE SPRINGTIME, PEOPLE OF THE PAST USED TO TAKE ONIONS COOKED
IN SYRUP AS A SPRING TONIC TO CURE ALL ILLS AND GET THEM ON
THEIR FEET AGAIN AFTER A SLOW WINTER.
Where learned: TOLD AT COLLECTORS HOME
Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 03-31-1971