The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

BLACK-AMERICAN CURE

FOR SICK HEADACHE, LAY A COLD WET CLOTH ON THE STOMACH WITH
DRY FLANNEL OVER IT. PUT THE FEET INTO HOT MUSTARD WATER,
AND SWALLOW A FEW SPOONFULS OF LEMON JUICE.

Submitter comment: MRS. GOODEN FAITHFULLY PRACTICES HER OLD-FASHIONED CURES
WHEN NEEDED.

Where learned: TENNESSEE

Keyword(s): MEDICATION