German Method of preventing Hysterics
Carraway seeds, finely pounded, with a small proportion of ginger and salt, spread upon bread and butter, and eaten every day, especially early in the morning, and at night, before going to bed, are successfully used in Germany, as a domestic remedy against hysterics.
Source: The new family receipt-book, Maria-Eliza Rundell
To make British Herb Tea
Take of hawthorn leaves, dried, two parts, sage and balm one part; mix these well together and they will make an excellent and pleasant sanative tea, particularly wholesome to nervous people.
Source: The new family receipt-book, Maria-Eliza Rundell
Constipation
Soak 4 senna pods in water, mince with 1lb (454g) raisins, 1lb (454g) dry figs, and 1oz (28g) glycerine. Mix well. Take 1 teaspoon in the evening.
Source: Die N.C.V.V. Resepte Boek
For Cramp in the Stomach
Dissolve a tea-spoonful of table salt, in a tea-cup of warm water; if this does not stop the vomiting and cramp, repeat the dose; this is very useful in stopping the operation of an emetic, when it has continued too long. Flannel cloths dipped in hot spirits, and sprinkled with cayenne pepper, and applied to the stomach, sometimes relieves the pain; a mustard plaster is also of use.
Source: Domestic Cookery, Useful Receipts, and Hints to Young Housekeepers, Elizabeth E. Lea
Good Tonic
Soak 1lb (454 gms) of raisins in 1/2 bottle of brandy for 24 hours. Eat 12 raisins twice daily.
Source: Die N.C.V.V. Resepte Boek
Boils
Soak 1/2 slice of crustless bread in 1 cup of black coffee for 10 minutes. Meanwhile saute 1/2 finely chopped onion and 2 tablespoons castor oil until soft, but not brown. Add soaked bread and stir well over slow heat for 2 minutes. Remove from stove and form into plasters. Place on boil as hot as can be borne. Repeat every 4 hours until the core has been removed. Clean wound with warm Dettol water and cover with a clean bandage.
Source: Die N.C.V.V. Resepte Boek
Baked Apples
Bake them in a tin roaster, as iron discolors them; pour molasses over them and bake until soft. This is good for opening the bowels of patients who are a little constipated.
Source: La Cuisine Creole
Dropsy
1 lb (454 gms) Epsom salts, 1 lb (454 gms) tamarind, 3 bottles water. Cut the tamarind up finely. Dissolve epsom salts in water. Add the tamarind and boil together until only 1 bottle of liquid is left. Strain and bottle. Drink 1 tablespoon in 3 tablespoons water, thrice daily, before meals.
Source: Die N.C.V.V. Resepte Boek
Simple Remedy for Chilblains
Soak them in warm bran and water, then rub them well with mustard-seed flour; but it will be better if they are done before they break.
Source: Recipes for the Million
Remedy for Weak Heart
To 1 bottle of gin add a big handful of green thyme. Leave to lie in the sun for 2 days, turning bottle periodically. Drink 1 tablespoon twice daily.
Source: Die N.C.V.V. Resepte Boek