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.
Monday, 3 November 2008
Tuesday, 26 February 2008
Convulsions in Children, A New York Mother's Remedy for
"Chloroform one-half dram, tincture of cardamom, one-half ounce, spearmint water, two and one-half ounces. Shake well and give one-half teaspoonful in water to child one year old, smaller children a proportionate dose." The chloroform is very quieting, and the tincture of cardamom and spearmint act on the bowels. This combination will quiet the child, and in that way relieve the trouble.
Source: Mother's Remedies: Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remidies from Mothers of the United States and Canada, T. J. Ritter
Source: Mother's Remedies: Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remidies from Mothers of the United States and Canada, T. J. Ritter
Labels: bowels, cardamom, child, children, chloroform, convulsions, spearmint
Friday, 8 February 2008
Lameness, Chloroform Liniment for
"Chloroform liniment is the best for all lameness and sore limbs."
Source: Mother's Remedies: Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remidies from Mothers of the United States and Canada, T. J. Ritter
Source: Mother's Remedies: Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remidies from Mothers of the United States and Canada, T. J. Ritter
Labels: chloroform, lameness, limbs, liniment
Friday, 18 January 2008
Corns, to Remove Without Pain
"Alcohol 1/2 ounce
Muriatic Acid 1 dram
Nitric Acid 1 dram
Oil of Rosemary 1 dram
Chloroform 2 drams
Tincture Iron 2 drams
Mix the above, and apply freely to the corn with little brush or feather
until it can be removed with thumb lance. It may require several
applications."
Source: Mother's Remedies: Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remidies from Mothers of the United States and Canada, T. J. Ritter
Muriatic Acid 1 dram
Nitric Acid 1 dram
Oil of Rosemary 1 dram
Chloroform 2 drams
Tincture Iron 2 drams
Mix the above, and apply freely to the corn with little brush or feather
until it can be removed with thumb lance. It may require several
applications."
Source: Mother's Remedies: Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remidies from Mothers of the United States and Canada, T. J. Ritter
Labels: alcohol, chloroform, corns, feet, foot, iron, muriatic acid, nitric acid, rosemary
