The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

REMEDY

TO PREPARE A SORE THROAT REMEDY AHEAD OF TIME, PUT ONE-HALF CUP
OF PUMPKIN SEEDS IN ONE QUART OF WATER AND BOIL FROM ONE AND A HALF
TO TWO HOURS. DRAIN OFF THE JUICE AND BOTTLE IT FOR FUTURE DOSES
OF A FEW TEASPOONS EVERY THREE HOURS TO RELIEVE SORE THROAT PAIN.

Where learned: FLORIDA ; OAKLAND PARK

Date learned: 10-00-1981