For Rickets
A blacksmith, whose fathers have been smiths for three generations, must carry the child in his apron three times round the anvil for seven days in succession, repeating the Paternoster each time. But no money must be accepted for the cure.
Source: Ancient Cures, Charms, and Usages of Ireland, Lady Wilde
Almond Paste
Take 1 ounce of bitter almonds, blanch and pound them to a fine powder, then add 1 ounce of barley flour, and make it into a smooth paste by the addition of a little honey. When this paste is laid over the skin, particularly where there are freckles, it makes it smooth and soft.
Source: The Ladies’ Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness, Florence Hartley
Blood Purifier, A Recipe Invaluable
The simplest and best blood purifier known is a sliced lemon, two tablespoonsful of black currant preserves, and ten red sage leaves, to a quart of boiling water, sweetened to taste, which makes a most agreeable drink.
Source: Fray’s Golden Recipes for the use of all ages, E. Fray