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The Weirdest Cold Remedies From Around The World!
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Colombia
The members of the Tayrona tribe believe that if they inhale “stinky things”, their nasal congestion will be relieved quickly. The members clear their nose by inhaling a mixture of bay leaves broken up, garlic that has been crushed, and ground nutmeg.
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South Africa
Elderly people who grew up in South Africa learned medical remedies that were passed down from their family members. One woman used garlic that she would grind fresh and add to cold soups. Another mixture consisted of adding turmeric to boiled water. This elixir was used to relieve stuffed up nasal passages. A syrup made of equal parts of honey and black pepper is used to get rid of a persistent cough.
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