Alcolado

by Lu
(Woodbury, MN)

Alcolado is rubbing alcohol with bayleaf - you can find it in Mexican grocery stores.

I learned this (and used it - it works every time) from the son of a healer from Puerto Rico.

For fever -

Pour alcolado in a bowl that won't melt. Light it and let it burn for a little while. Blow out the flame and soak a rag in it. Rub it under the neck, under the arms, and between the thighs. Wrap up in a blanket and go to sleep. When you wake up you will be soaked in sweat and the fever will be gone.