Old Time Remedies

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Friday, 25 July 2008

Pain or Rheumatism, Tansy and Smartweed for

"Boil handful each of tansy and smartweed together till strong tea is made. Dip cloths in the hot tea and apply." Good local and quieting application.

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

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