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butterfly77 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 03:08 PM Original message |
Anyone know of old home remedies for all types of diseases.. |
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librechik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 03:09 PM Response to Original message |
1. Mama gave me milk with nutmeg and sugar for diarrhea |
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aquart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 03:13 PM Response to Reply #1 |
5. Did it work? |
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librechik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 03:26 PM Response to Reply #5 |
12. as I recall, splendidly |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 03:48 PM Response to Reply #1 |
23. My grandma gave us weak tea with nutmeg and sugar to wash down |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 03:49 PM Response to Reply #1 |
24. Milk is how my mama gave me diarrhea |
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HereSince1628 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 03:11 PM Response to Original message |
2. Limes for scurvy, mate. |
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niyad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 03:12 PM Response to Original message |
3. rice pudding or cottage cheese works (works for animals, as well) |
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niyad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 03:12 PM Response to Original message |
4. ginger tea or ginger ale for upset tummies |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 04:36 PM Response to Reply #4 |
32. Candied ginger works well for car- or sea-sickness. |
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HereSince1628 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 03:16 PM Response to Original message |
6. Willow tea for aches and pains, also wintergreen. |
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jdadd (950 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 03:17 PM Response to Original message |
7. We were given |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 03:54 PM Response to Reply #7 |
25. Coca Cola syrup over cracked ice |
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central scrutinizer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 03:21 PM Response to Original message |
8. hot toddys for sore throat |
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maxsolomon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 03:24 PM Response to Original message |
9. Cod Liver Oil for Dropsy |
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StClone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 03:24 PM Response to Original message |
10. Most are general and I've used them |
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Maraya1969 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 03:30 PM Response to Reply #10 |
15. How much cabbage do you have to eat? I am thinking gas pains |
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StClone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 03:36 PM Response to Reply #15 |
21. I never have had a problem (gas) |
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izzie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 03:38 PM Response to Reply #10 |
22. The one I saw that I really liked was this |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 03:25 PM Response to Original message |
11. Archway Coconut Macaroon Cookies |
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StClone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 03:30 PM Response to Reply #11 |
16. That is one of my favorite treatments |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 03:33 PM Response to Reply #16 |
18. Coconut |
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butterfly77 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 06:45 PM Response to Reply #11 |
36. Are you joking ... |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 08:54 AM Response to Reply #36 |
40. Nope |
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Maraya1969 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 03:27 PM Response to Original message |
13. Caraway seeds made into a tea or soup is great for an upset stomach |
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TlalocW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 03:28 PM Response to Original message |
14. Eating cotton soaked in honey and lemon juice as a contraception |
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Maraya1969 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 03:34 PM Response to Reply #14 |
20. When you are pregnant the doctor tells you not to eat any herbs |
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izzie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 03:30 PM Response to Original message |
17. Sounds like eating the right food was the thing. |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 03:34 PM Response to Original message |
19. mustard plaster for boils |
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butterfly77 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 06:49 PM Response to Reply #19 |
37. I know of friends who have been having a problem with boils... |
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TygrBright (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 03:54 PM Response to Original message |
26. Well, no, "home remedies" didn't have any effect on DISEASES, per se... |
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butterfly77 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 06:44 PM Response to Reply #26 |
35. My mother use to give us ... |
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Mrs. Overall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 03:58 PM Response to Original message |
27. For an ear ache-- my mother would slightly warm some |
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butterfly77 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 06:50 PM Response to Reply #27 |
38. we used sweet oil.. |
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schmuls (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 04:17 PM Response to Original message |
28. My boyfriend told me "Granny" would tie a dirty sock around their |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 04:21 PM Response to Reply #28 |
30. I've heard that one too! eom |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 04:20 PM Response to Original message |
29. My great-grandma had 15 kids... during the depression |
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Maraya1969 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 11:58 PM Response to Reply #29 |
39. Did you hear Rosie O'Donnell say on "The View" that her doctor |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 01:56 PM Response to Reply #39 |
41. Dog saliva has anti-bacterial qualities |
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irislake (967 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 04:36 PM Response to Original message |
31. Baking soda |
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dweller (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 04:51 PM Response to Original message |
33. an apple a day |
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Maraya1969 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 11:51 PM Response to Reply #33 |
42. lol it "keeps the doctor away" |
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Celebration (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-12-06 04:57 PM Response to Original message |
34. For colds |
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NotGivingUp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 05:06 PM Response to Original message |
43. Lots of remedies here for diarhhea. Any more for constipation?? |
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butterfly77 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-24-06 04:24 PM Response to Reply #43 |
44. Black Strap Molasses.... |
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