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ITALIAN REMEDY
WHEN A PERSON GETS A COUGH MOTHERS OFTEN FEEL THEY HAVE WORMS.
TAKE SEVEN OR NINE PIECES OF GARLIC AND MAKE A CHAIN AND WEAR IT
AROUND THE NECK. THIS WILL RID THE PERSON OF THE WORMS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
Keyword(s): COUGH ; NUMBERS ; WORMS
Subject headings: | 686 Seven / Sevenths / Several 686 Ninths / Nine BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 12-00-1969