Whether it works or not, there are many folk remedies in Japan. The following is some remedies for common health problems.
A stuffy nose & sore throat
When you catch a cold, wrap a barbecue naganegi (scallion) around your neck. It is good for a stuffy nose and sore throat. But sometimes the smell of scallion may make you worse.
Canker sore
When you get a canker sore, put the flesh of an umeboshi on it. Citric acid, which is contained in umeboshi and it has an antiseptic effect. But the umeboshi paste stings your mouth, so you must endure such a horrible pain.
If you can endure the pain, you can try it.
Stinky feet (or Stinky shoes)
When your feet are stinking, put 4-5 10 yen coins in your shoes. The 10 yen coin contains copper, which decomposes bacteria that is the cause of the bad smell. Whether it’s effective or not, you should stop putting 10 yen coins in your shoes while you are walking.
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