The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

STY CURE

BOIL TEA. REMOVE THE HOT TEA BAG OR, IF USING TEA LEAVES, MAKE A
POULTICE FROM USED TEA LEAVES. CLOSE THE AFFLICTED EYE AND APPLY
THE TEA BAG OR POULTICE.

Submitter comment: SUPPOSEDLY, TEA DRAWS OUT INFECTION. WHATEVER THE REASON, THE
CURE IS USUALLY EFFECTIVE.

Where learned: DETROIT

Date learned: CA00001916 ; 01-13-1980