Natural Remedy from Mom

Brooms

The broom holds a very important position in African folklore, magic-religious beliefs and spiritual practices throughout various cultures.

Usually the first thought when you hear "Broom" you think about cleaning or weddings, but wait remember we used to stick broom straws through our pierced ears for faster healing, or as "MOM SAID" so. Here's Why !!

Pierced ears: Not quite as common as it was before, children with newly pierced ears would have a piece of singed broom straw inserted into the piercing. It’s believed that this helps seal off the hole so that the pierced ear would never close, and to also help fight infection and encourage healing as would a tree for its own wounds.

or what about this one...

Hiccups: Put a piece of broom straw in your hair to get rid of hiccups.

Sourse: http://blackdoctor.org/9153/moms-favorite-natural-remedies/2/