Strange Old Folks Remedies

Cold Sores:

Ear wax for cold sores. Origin: Unknown. This controversial folk remedy used to be somewhat commonplace, but these days there arenÂ’t many people (above seven years old) willing to put ear wax anywhere near their mouths. If youÂ’re brave, try scraping some of your own earwax out an applying it to a cold sore as soon as you feel the first tingle. It is said to be an extremely effective way to keep the cold sore from forming all the way.

Eye Woes:

Potatoes for eye woes. Origin: Unknown. Sties are a common and painful eye problem that afflict countless people. Some people can go their entire life without one, while other people tend to get them every month or so. Warm potatoes are often used in the same way a warm compress is used for sties: itÂ’s held on the outside of the affected eye for several minutes. The potato is said to draw the infection out of the eye better than any other type of treatment.

Aphrodisiac:

Black ants to aid the matrimonially challenged. Origin: Various. Used in Europe in medieval times and still used in some parts of the world today, black ants are said to be a powerful aphrodisiac. You gather a bunch of the little buggers, dry them out, grind them up, and mix into white wine. Reportedly, anyone drinking this concoction will become irrevocably randy.
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