The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

REMEDY-SORE THROAT

FOR A SORE THROAT WRAP A DIRTY SOCK AROUND THE THROAT AND
GARGLE WITH URINE.

Submitter comment: PEOPLE USE TO CALL URINE "CHAMBER LYE." AS MRS. REAVES ORIGINALLY
HEARD THIS REMEDY "CHAMBER LYE" WAS USED INSTEAD OF URINE. SHE
SAID THAT THIS REMEDY WAS USED WHEN SHE WAS A GIRL, THOUGH IT WAS
NEVER USED IN HER FAMILY.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Date learned: 07-20-1968