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Oldtime Remedies
By Rosemary Bell
Drugs were not readily available in the late 19th century or early 20th century so many people relied on homemade remedies. If you are looking for a natural remedy you might want to try a couple of things that were used in the early part of the 20th century. Some appear far fetched, but others sound like some of remedies that people might still try to this day. These were mother's remedies. Colds
Skunk's Oil - "Skunk's oil has cured colds quickly by rubbing on chest and throat." The oil penetrates quickly and relieves the congestion. This remedy can always be relied upon. Lard and Turpentine - Melt a half cupful of lard and add one and one-half teaspoonfuls of turpentine, rub on chest and apply flannel cloth. I wouldn't want to try those two, here's another one I'm not quite sure of. Is today's glycerine really safe for human consumption? Rock Candy Syrup - "Ten cents worth of rock candy; one pint of whisky; one pint of water; fifteen cents worth of glycerine; mix all together; this will syrup itself." Take one teaspoonful as often as necessary. This is excellent. Maybe these other remedies from mother could work. Molasses-Vinegar Syrup - "One-half cup of molasses, butter the size of a hickory nut, one tablespoon vinegar, boil together. Dose: One teaspoonful or less as the case requires. Take often until relieved." This is an old remedy and a good one. Honey - "Eat honey. I have tried this many times and it is very good." The honey is very soothing, but if a little hoarhound or lemon is added it would make it much more effective. This is a good remedy for children, as they most all like honey. Break Up at the Outset - To break up a cold soak the feet in hot water and drink all the cold water you can." This has been known to cure many severe colds if taken at the beginning. The doctors of course had their own remedies and he might suggest one of the following for your cold: Camphor and Vaseline Mixed, or Camphor and Cream, rubbed in the nose is good to stop the cold and soreness. Lard or camphorated oil rubbed on the nose and throat twice a day is good. To Restore the Loss of the Voice.
Oil of wintergreen 2 drams
Lanolin or vaseline 1 ounce
Mix and rub on the throat at night and put on flannel until morning. This will relieve the loss of voice very promptly. CAUTION: Use at your own peril.
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Contributor's Note
Note: I am not a medical practitioner so if you decide to use any of these proceed with caution.
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I like reading about old remedies, although I wouldn't use too many of them. My mother used Vick VapoRub a lot and it helped clear our noses. But for some reason, she had us swallow it sometimes. Yuk! She also had some Father John's Cough Syrup, some disgusting looking thick brown liquid. We all hated it so much, we ran outside to cough.
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Vick's is great for clearing up stuffiness. When my daughter was a baby, I would place a small amount of it on a tissue, and put it in one of her tiny socks, pinned to her clothing. Not too close to her face. It worked wonders. I actually do this for myself, beats putting that stuff all over my chest. Not the sock part, the tissue part. Vick's is too strong to be used directly on children.
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