Chilblains, a Cure for
“Equal parts of extract of rosemary and turpentine. Apply night and morning until cured.” The rosemary is very soothing, and the turpentine creates a drawing sensation. It has cured many cases of chilblains.
Source: Mother’s Remedies: Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remidies from Mothers of the United States and Canada, T. J. Ritter
Chilblains, Common Glue for
“Put a little common (dissolved) glue in hot water and soak the feet in it. Repeat if necessary.” This is very good and gives relief.
Source: Mother’s Remedies: Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remidies from Mothers of the United States and Canada, T. J. Ritter
Chilblains
Chilblains result mostly from defective circulation and nutrition. Brace up the system by giving a little of the Kepler Cod Oil and Malt after food, in the cold weather, and by clothing warmly. A good lotion is made of liquid parts of tincture of cantharides and soap liniment. This is to be labelled “Poison” and to be applied as often as need be to the parts on a little lint.
Source: Home Notes, January 1895.