Old Time Remedies: Indigestion or Dyspepsia, Mustard and Molasses for

Old Time Remedies

The remedies our ancestors used -- or, at least, were told to use! Folk remedies, old wives' tales, mediaeval cures... they're all here.

NOTE: these remedies are listed only for information and/or amusement. They are not to be construed as medical advice of any type, nor are they recommended for use. Consult your doctor for any medical advice you require.

Tuesday, 18 March 2008

Indigestion or Dyspepsia, Mustard and Molasses for

"Mustard is an excellent household remedy kept in every home. A tablespoonful of white mustard mingled with two ounces of molasses and then taken once a day will act gently on the bowels and is a beneficial remedy in dyspepsia." By acting upon the bowels it relieves the stomach of any food that may have caused a disturbance and relieves the dyspepsia.

Source: Mother's Remedies: Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remidies from Mothers of the United States and Canada, T. J. Ritter

Labels: bowels, dyspepsia, indigestion, molasses, mustard, stomach, treacle

1 Comments:

Michael said...: I've have an uncle who likes to eat mustard and molasses on bread. He is in his eighties and seems to be none the worse for the old habit.; 19 January 2009 01:16