An Amish Sore Throat Cure

In old Amish culture, fresh beets were the cure for sore throats.

Grate the beets into a four-inch-wide strip in the middle of a dish towel. Make a pocket by gathering three sides of the towel. Place the towel around your neck with the beet side next to your throat. Pin the towel closed with a safety pin. When the beets turn green, discard them and start again.

Be careful to protect your clothing … beets have also traditionally been used as clothing dye!