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, 6 January 2009

Bronchitis, Lard Poultice for

"Take a piece of cotton batting large enough to cover chest and fit up close to the neck; wring out of melted lard as hot as the patient can stand it, and apply. Change as often as it gets cold. Also give dose of castor oil."

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

Labels: bronchitis, castor oil, chest, lard, lungs, poultice

1 Comments:

Norman said...: When my brothers and I were young my mom used mustard and lard, use dry mustard over the lard heat and apply, works the same except when it was cold you could leave it on. We also had to drink ginger tea. Now that was some alful tasting stuff, cup of tea dry ginger about 1 teaspoon or a bit more for the older ones, sugar or honey and some milk. You have to drink it all at once. Go to sleep sick wake up 100% better. It really does work on bad colds or flu's or really sore throats; 11 February 2009 05:59