The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

REMEDY

TO EXTRACT SPLINTERS, FILL A WIDE-MOUTH BOTTLE TIL IT IS ALMOST FULL
OF VERY HOT WATER. PLACE THE INJURED PART OVER THE MOUTH OF THE
BOTTLE AND PRESS LIGHTLY. THE SUCTION WILL DRAW THE FLESH DOWN AND
THE STEAM WILL EXTRACT THE SPLINTER.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Date learned: 10-00-1981