For Scalds and Burns

March 19th, 2020

Apply essence of peppermint to a burn or a scald; it seems to drive out the heat and causes a cool sensation immediately.

Source: Flint Hills Cook Book

For Fresh Burns, Scalds, Etc.

January 9th, 2020

Take equal parts of lime water and raw linseed oil, shake well together, saturate an old linen cloth and apply to the burn. Be sure and keep the cloth well saturated.

Source: Flint Hills Cook Book

Good for a Cold

July 1st, 2019

The juice of two lemons in half a tumbler of luke warm water.

Source: Flint Hills Cook Book

Wash for Hands

April 18th, 2019

Glycerine and lemon juice, equal parts of each.

Source: Flint Hills Cook Book

Cora Tanner’s Cold Cream

April 6th, 2019

Shave 2 ounces of white wax and 40 grains of spermaceti into 7 ounces of oil of almonds. Melt together over gentle fire. When quite dissolved, add 5 ounces of best rose water, and beat till cold with egg beater.

Source: Flint Hills Cook Book

Drinks for a Fever

April 2nd, 2019

Cold drinks, as a rule, increase the feverish condition of the mouth and stomach, and so create thirst. Experience shows it to be a fact that hot drinks relieve thirst; and cool off the body when it is in an abnormally heated condition, better than ice cold drinks.

Source: Flint Hills Cook Book

Excellent Tonic for the Hair

March 29th, 2019

1 teaspoonful of quinine, 1 tablespoonful of salt, 1 pint of whisky.

Source: Flint Hills Cook Book

For a Nose Bleed

March 21st, 2019

Dr. H—— recommends for the treatment of bleeding at the nose, the plunging of the face and hands of the patient in water, as hot as can be borne. He says that the most rebellious cases have never resisted this mode of treatment.

Source: Flint Hills Cook Book

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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.