No, sleeping with a potato in your sock will not fight off viruses

As of Friday, Mecklenburg County is in the high category when it comes to COVID-19 spread. Flu also remains in the very high category with these illnesses, and with the common colds going around, many are turning to home remedies. Millions on social media are seeing one particular wives tale that suggests putting a potato in your sock overnight will help clear sickness and bring out the toxins in your body.

Tiktok users claim a regular tot will help clear toxins from your body if you put it in your sock overnight. Basically, they say to cut up a potato and put a slice in each sock, and that will help clear sickness.

[kelseyguye]

If your soup is salty, place a potato in it to draw out some of the salt. The body works the same way to help detox, not fully cure.

[dalishanichole]

It does work guys they want you to get doctor bills 🤷🏽‍♀️

[fancynancy]

Pharmaceutical do not like homeopathic remedies governments don’t make money off of pharmaceutical companies when common people use home remedies

[Marbreezy]

Government crazy ash shii I’m layin down wit a potato in both my sock😂

[Brewski]

No one says that. Vitamin D!! Fact check it. You won’t.