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