Remedies

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MONTGOMERY WEEKLY ADVERTISER, October 8, 1862, p. 1, c. 2
Diphtheria.—A lady sends the following remedy for this fearful disease, which is prevailing in some parts of the country. She says that she has known it to be used in many cases, with the most beneficial result:
"Take a handful of alder root, the same quantity of dogwood root, and the same quantity of the bark of persimmon root. Boil them with a pint of vinegar down to a half pint, then add a very little water, a small lump of alum and a little honey, use as a gargle."

[jenna]

Godey's has this cure for your aching teeth:

To fasten loose teeth in the head, and strengthen the gums: Dissolve an ounce of myrrh as much as possible in a pint of port wine, and the same quantity of oil of almonds; wash the mouth with this fluid every morning. This is likewise an excellent remedy against worms in the gums.

(thank goodness I live in the day of modern dentistry!)

[jenna]

To clear a tanned skin: Take some unripe grapes and soak them in water, sprinkle them with alum and salt, then wrap them up in paper and roast them in hot ashes; squeeze out the juice, and wash the face with it every morning: it will soon remove the tan.

[jenna]

For removing the scurf-skin on face and hands: This appearance is often produced on delicate skins by sudden changes of temperature. A good preventive is clarified honey rubbed well into the part affected after washing, and allowed to remain.