Joyce has a lousy cold. We were talking about remedies that were offered when we were younger. Does anyone remember a "Mustard Plaster?" This was a smelly concoction that was a cloth with lots of mustard and other items from the "Ice Box" that was secured to your chest at bedtime. Did it work? I can't recall. I know it made you sweat and the smell cleared up your nose.
Every cut, scratch or bruise was painted with "Iodine" or "Mircirachrome" (S?). The iodine stings more than the cut but it was the first remedy reached for. Do any of you have Iodine in your home. In later years, every home had a spray bottle of "Bactine." I think it is still available. I haven't seen any for years but it was a staple in our home when my daughters were young children.
Castor Oil! How nasty. I don't remember why my mother would make me swallow a large spoon full. I do remember it was foul tasting but was a usual rememdy for most ailments.
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