Salt Rheum, a Well-Tried Remedy for
“Teaspoonful of red precipitate to two tablespoonfuls of lard. Anoint the parts affected.” This recipe has been used by my mother and myself and proved effectual.
Source: Mother’s Remedies: Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remidies from Mothers of the United States and Canada, T. J. Ritter
Stings from Nettles, an Inexpensive Remedy for
“Rub the affected parts, if of nettles, with berry juice and let dry. This is what I always do during the berry season.” Berry juice is quieting and soothing; it contains tannin. It would be handy to use and is recommended.
Source: Mother’s Remedies: Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remidies from Mothers of the United States and Canada, T. J. Ritter
Splinter, to Extract
“When a splinter has been driven deep into the hand, it can be extracted without pain by steam. Nearly fill a wide-mouthed bottle with hot water, place mouth of the bottle over splinter and press tightly. The suction will draw the flesh down, and in a minute or two the steam will extricate the splinter and the inflammation will disappear.”
Source: Mother’s Remedies: Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remidies from Mothers of the United States and Canada, T. J. Ritter
Earache, Castor Oil for
“Put a drop of castor oil in the ear. Fill hot water bag and warm the ear that aches.”
Source: Mother’s Remedies: Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remidies from Mothers of the United States and Canada, T. J. Ritter
Poor Circulation, Alcohol Rub for
“Rub vigorously night and morning with good whisky. Don’t stop for a week or so after patient looks and feels well.” Rubbing with alcohol would probably be preferred.
Source: Mother’s Remedies: Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remidies from Mothers of the United States and Canada, T. J. Ritter
Bites, Salt Water for Mosquito
“Take salt and water in a little dish and keep wetting the bite for a few moments. This will soon destroy the poison,” This will be found a very simple but effective remedy, especially in children or small babies, as we mothers all know how very annoying a mosquito bite is to children. The salt water will remove all the poison and at the same time relieve the itching and swelling. Care should be taken not to make it too strong for a small baby.
Source: Mother’s Remedies: Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remidies from Mothers of the United States and Canada, T. J. Ritter
Stings, Simple Remedy for
“Take a dresser key or any with a good sized hole and press over the sting. If used very soon this will remove the stinger, then cover with wet salt.”
Source: Mother’s Remedies: Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remidies from Mothers of the United States and Canada, T. J. Ritter
Toothache, Oil of Cinnamon for
“Oil of cinnamon rubbed on gum and on cotton batting and put in hollow tooth.”
Source: Mother’s Remedies: Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remidies from Mothers of the United States and Canada, T. J. Ritter
Sores and Chapped Hands, Sour Cream Salve for
“Tie thick sour cream in a cloth and bury in the ground over night. In the morning it will be a nice salve. Excellent for chapped hands or anything that requires a soft
salve.”
Source: Mother’s Remedies: Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remidies from Mothers of the United States and Canada, T. J. Ritter
Abscess, More Good Poultices for
“Take equal parts of rosin and sugar, mix well and apply for several days until the abscess is broken. If this does not cause the abscess to break, poultice hourly with flaxseed meal.”
Source: Mother’s Remedies: Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remidies from Mothers of the United States and Canada, T. J. Ritter