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.

Sunday, 30 November 2008

Bitters for Chronic Rheumatism

Prickly-ash berries, spikenard root, yellow poplar and dog-wood barks, of each 1/2 lb; all pulverized and put into a gallon jug, and fill it up with brandy. Dose -- A wine-glass of it is to be taken 3 times daily before meals.

Source: Dr Chase's Recipes, or Information for Everybody, A.W. Chase

Labels: bark, brandy, dogwood, poplar, prickly ash, rheumatism, spikenard

Thursday, 21 August 2008

Rheumatism, Herb Remedy for

" Tincture Colchicum Seed 4 ounces
Gum Guaiacum 4 ounces
Black Cohosh Root 4 ounces
Prickly Ash Berries 4 ounces
Iodide Potash 1 ounce

Dose for adult, one teaspoonful three times a day in wineglassful of water or milk."

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

Labels: black cohosh, colchicum, guaiacum, gum, potash, prickly ash, rheumatism, stiffness