The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

COUGH

CURE FOR A COUGH: YOU TAKE AN ONION AND BOIL IT IN WATER. TAKE THE
WATER AND PUT A DASH OF LEMON AND A TABLESPOON OF HONEY
INTO THE WATER AND THEN DRINK IT.

Submitter comment: SHE LEARNED IT FROM A COWORKER THIS YEAR WHEN SHE HAD A BAD COLD.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Date learned: 11-22-1967