gypsy remedies
gypsy 272. Among the gypsy remedies which are familiar to Mrs. Driscoll, are the following: Minard's linament, or a mixture of kerosene oil and olive oil, applied to the chest. The chest was then covered with red flannel. It was a cure for a chest cold. Fat back pork applied to warts. This was...
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| Summary: | gypsy 272. Among the gypsy remedies which are familiar to Mrs. Driscoll, are the following: Minard's linament, or a mixture of kerosene oil and olive oil, applied to the chest. The chest was then covered with red flannel. It was a cure for a chest cold. Fat back pork applied to warts. This was supposed to make the warts disappear within a few days. The bark of juniper boiled. This was an excellent remedy for a cold, and also served as a good pain killer. DNE-cit W. J. KIRWIN APR 1973 JH APR 1973 Not used Not used Withdrawn |
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