Earache, Soothing Home Remedy for
October 15th, 2008
“Glycerin and laudanum heated and dropped in the ear. Hot poultice of hops inclosed in cotton bag and applied to the ear is very soothing.” The glycerin and laudanum will give temporary relief and the hops poultice retains the heat, which is one of the essential things in earache.
Source: Mother’s Remedies: Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remidies from Mothers of the United States and Canada, T. J. Ritter
Piles, Sulphur and Glycerin for
April 15th, 2008
“Equal parts of sulphur and pure glycerin. Grease parts.” This preparation is very healing, and will often give relief even in severe cases.
Source: Mother’s Remedies: Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remidies from Mothers of the United States and Canada, T. J. Ritter