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Remedy (Cold Sores)
Place wax from the ears on the cold sore. It is a fact that
the herpes virus cannot live in the ear.
Submitter comment:
The informant was in the military when he learned about this
simple cure for herpes simplex.
Where learned: Vietnam
Subject headings: | Favorites BELIEF -- Body part Senses Ears, noise in ear BELIEF -- Animal |
Date learned: 00-00-1966