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Here’s something that I find very useful,especially these days, please enjoy!
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsHerbs/Uses/Uvaursich.html
You’re right Tom, this IS a very useful page. I’ve been back here 3 times already since you posted it.
I don’t know how old these are, but some of ’em sure sound like something our grandmother’s would’ve used!
Drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost immediately — without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional”pain relievers.”
Did you know that Colgate Toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns?
Before you head to the drugstore for a high-priced inhaler filled with mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of curiously strong Altoid Peppermints. They’ll clear up your stuffed nose.
Achy muscles from a bout of the flu? Mix 1 Tablespoon of Horseradish in a cup of Olive Oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a massage oil, for instant relief for aching muscles.
Sore Throat? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and take 1 tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria.
Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer. Just dissolve two
tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the symptoms.
Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost
instantly — even though the product was never been advertised for this use.
Eliminate puffiness under your eyes….. All you need is a dab of
Preparation H, Carefully rubbed into the skin, avoiding the eyes. The Hemorrhoid ointment acts as a vasoconstrictor, relieving the swelling instantly.
Honey remedy for skin blemishes… Cover the blemish with a dab of honey and place a Band-Aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria, keeps the skin sterile, and speeds healing. Works overnight.
Listerine therapy for toenail fungus… Get rid of unsightly toenail
fungus by soaking your toes in Listerine mouthwash. The powerful
antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy again.
Easy eyeglass protection… To prevent the screws in eyeglasses from loosening, apply a small drop of Maybelline Crystal Clear Nail Polish to the threads of the screws before tightening them.
Coca-Cola Cure for rust… Forget those expensive rust removers.
Just saturate an abrasive sponge with Coca Cola and scrub the rust stain.
The phosphoric acid in the coke is what gets the job done.
Cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer… If menacing bees, wasps, hornets, or yellow jackets get in your home and you can’t find the insecticide, try a spray of Formula 409. Insects drop to the ground instantly.
Smart splinter remover… just pour a drop of Elmer’s Glue all over the splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin. The splinter sticks to the dried glue.
Hunt’s Tomato Paste boil cure… cover the boil with Hunt’s tomato paste as a compress. The acids from the tomatoes soothes the pain and brings the boil to a head.
Balm for broken blisters… To disinfect a broken blister, dab on a few drops of Listerine… a powerful antiseptic.
Heinz Vinegar To heal bruises… Soak a cotton ball in white vinegar and apply it to the bruise for 1 hour. The vinegar reduces the blueness and speeds up the healing process.
Kills fleas instantly. Dawn Dish Washing Liquid does the trick. Add a few drops to your dog’s bath and shampoo the animal thoroughly. Rinse well to avoid skin irritations. Good-bye fleas.
Rainy day cure for dog odor… Next time your dog comes in from the rain, simply wipe down the animal with Bounce or any dryer sheet, instantly making your dog smell springtime fresh.
Eliminate ear mites… All it takes is a few drops of Wesson Corn Oil in your cat’s ear. Massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball. Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat’s skin, smothers the mites, and accelerates healing.
Vaseline cure for hair balls….. To prevent troublesome hair balls, rub a dollop of Vaseline petroleum jelly onto your cat’s paw. The cat will lick off the jelly, lubricating any hair in its stomach so it can pass easily through the digestive system.
Spray deodorant….. If you are stung by a wasp or bee, spray deodorant onto the area to immediately eliminate the sting and swelling.
Selsen Blue Dandruff shampoo….. use as a bath & shower gel to alleviate the rash caused from sun poisoning. Soap up and leave on for a few minutes before rinsing. Within a half hour the rash and discomfort will disappear.
Quaker Oats for fast pain relief…. It’s not for breakfast anymore! Mix 2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and warm in the microwave for 1 minute, cool slightly, and apply the mixture to your hands for soothing relief from arthritis pain.
Anybody else’s granny smear sulfur ‘n lard on a wound?
We were getting classy when we used vaseline instead of lard.
Hello everyone,
In this season of colds, flu, etc I have been making mullien tea and sweetning with honey, also the boiling of onions still works for colds and the onion poltice is just as effective now as ever!
I appreciate all those old home remedies, please keep em going.
Tasheaka
2 Crows,
😀 I have got to tell you, a few years ago, some goofy gal came into our store and told me that preparation H get’s rid of those fine lines and crows feet. Well, idiot that I am, I took some home and tried it and woke up the next morning with hives all over my face!:eek: But thank you! You have a lot of other good stuff here.;) I’ll stick to tea bags or cucumber slices for the puffyness. I only get the puffies when I sit up too late on the computer at night! Love & Light, Lynella.
MY Grandpa allways put Ben-Gay on his head for a headache.
I guess he even put it in his mouth for toothache!!:eek:
I wouldnt suggest anyone else try that!
I guess he used it for almost anything…must have been
the poor mans way around everything.:(
Hey All, thanx for all the interest.
Here’s a couple more; cold sores that are just starting, apply an ice cube to the sore spot and retain it there for some time until you lip is almost froze works for me, this kills the bug and you have no side effects.
Fresh asparagus in the spring (pick it yourself) eat it steamed for 4 days once or twice aday and you’ll notice the cure after going “number one”!
Burn horse tail plant and save the ash for a blood stopper on scraps etc.
Once again thanx for the great reply’s!
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