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.

Wednesday, 9 January 2008

Ihle's Mixture for Baldness

Resorcin 1-1/2 drams
Castor Oil 1-1/2 ounces
Spirits of Wine 5 ounces
Balsam Peru 10 drops

Mix. Rub into the scalp daily with a piece of flannel.

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

Labels: baldness, balsam, castor oil, flannel, hair, resorcin, scalp, spirit, spirits

Tuesday, 8 January 2008

Baldness

"A first class hair restorative is made of sage tea and whisky in equal parts with a dash of quinine in the bottle."

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

Labels: baldness, hair, quinine, sage, whisky

Thursday, 3 January 2008

Pomade Against Baldness

Beef marrow, soaked in several waters, melted and strained, half a pound; tincture of cantharides (made by soaking for a week one drachm of powdered cantharides in one ounce of proof spirit), one ounce; oil of bergamot, twelve drops.

Source: Enquire Within Upon Everything

Labels: baldness, beef, cantharides, spirit, spirits, tincture