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Originally published in 1939
Some of this information may no longer be current and in that case is presented for historical interest only.
Edited by GET NJ, COPYRIGHT 2002
A compound of medieval and ancient American lore survives among
the "yarb folk" of southern New Jersey. From native herbs and plants
they have developed a pharmacopoeia of simple vegetable cures. The percentage of coincidental success has been large enough to justify a survival
of faith in their superstitions. Some of the remedies are:
Corns:
Measles:
Warts:
To make hair grow:
The old custom of growing a balsam apple into a bottle continues in
many rural places. This was done immediately after the flowering by carefully tying the bottle on the arbor that supported the balsam vine. When
the apple was deep orange and almost ripe, presenting a beautiful appearance inside the glass, the stem was cut. The bottle was then filled with
whiskey and corked airtight. The contents were used for stomach disorders, swellings, and muscular pains.
Consumption:
Boil two handfuls of sorrel in a pint of whey; strain and
drink twice a day.
Apply bruised ivy leaves, and in 15 days corns will drop off.
Place a cut onion in the room of the sick child.
Rub with a radish; or rub with half a raw potato and then
throw potato over left shoulder.
Wash every night with a strong concoction of
rosemary.
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