To Prevent Hair Falling Off

March 31st, 2020

Wet the head occasionally in salt and water, and the hair will cease falling off.

Source: Household Gas Cookery Book, Helen Edden

To Make The Hair Glossy

January 29th, 2020

Rub it night and morning with an old white silk handkerchief.

Source: Household Gas Cookery Book, Helen Edden

To Cure Corns

January 23rd, 2020

A little sweet oil rubbed in night and morning, if persevered in, will, after a fortnight, quite cure them.

Source: Household Gas Cookery Book, Helen Edden

Bruises

January 9th, 2020

Rest, and bathe in cold water. If the skin is unbroken, apply half a teaspoonful of arnica lotion to a tumblerful of water; soft linen rags wet with this lotion to be applied, and changed as often as they become warm and dry.

Source: Household Gas Cookery Book, Helen Edden

Dry Lips

December 11th, 2019

When the lips, gums and tongue are dry in acute diseases, they should be washed several times daily with glycerine, diluted with an equal quantity of water. A little lemon juice or a few drops of rosewater can be added to make it more pleasant to the patient.

Source: Household Gas Cookery Book, Helen Edden

To Stop Hiccoughs

December 3rd, 2019

A few drops of glycerine in cold water, or a spoonful of brown sugar taken dry.

Source: Household Gas Cookery Book, Helen Edden

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    NOTE: these remedies are listed only for information and/or amusement. They are not to be construed as medical advice of any type, nor are they recommended for use. Consult your doctor or other medical professional for any medical advice you require.