Useful Properties of Red Spurge
Warts or corns anointed with the juice of this plant, presently disappear. A drop of it put into the hollow of a decayed and aching tooth, destroys the nerve, and consequently removes the pain. Some people rub it behind the ears that it may blister, and by that means give relief.
Source: The new family receipt-book, Maria-Eliza Rundell
Porter Plaster for Bruises
This simple, singular, and safe remedy for bruises is nothing more than a gallon of porter simmered in an earthen vessel, till, when cool, it will be of the consistence of a plaster. This preparation was spread on an old glove, and applied round the ancle of a coachman, who was thrown off his box, and miserably bruised. In three days it so effectually performed a cure, that coachee was enabled to remount his box, perfectly relieved from all swelling and pain.
Source: The new family receipt-book, Maria-Eliza Rundell
German Method of preventing Hysterics
Carraway seeds, finely pounded, with a small proportion of ginger and salt, spread upon bread and butter, and eaten every day, especially early in the morning, and at night, before going to bed, are successfully used in Germany, as a domestic remedy against hysterics.
Source: The new family receipt-book, Maria-Eliza Rundell
To make British Herb Tea
Take of hawthorn leaves, dried, two parts, sage and balm one part; mix these well together and they will make an excellent and pleasant sanative tea, particularly wholesome to nervous people.
Source: The new family receipt-book, Maria-Eliza Rundell