Our modern world, we depend on large pharmaceutical companies to provide remedies for our various maladies and problems. Whether over the counter or prescription meds, they can be expensive. In the recent past, people relied on home remedies and folk medicine techniques when they needed relief. Although there are a few of these treatments out there today, there are some that should stay forgotten.
One amazing trick to kill head lice was to apply kerosene to the head.
There was a time in our medical past when people would dump kerosene over the heads of their kids to kill lice. It actually worked, but it was incredibly dangerous, and the dangers were more than the benefits.
Kerosene gets absorbed quickly through the skin and it is very flammable. It is also very toxic, and many people were either sick or died because of using kerosene as a treatment for lice.
For treating stomach problems, the second thing to avoid is taking greta or azarcon.
Lots of older people, especially from Latin American backgrounds will know about these two powders that were dispensed to relieve symptoms of empacho. Empacho describes a variety of digestive and stomach conditions. However, this cure was horribly toxic because both powders contained almost 100 percent lead.
Acarcon and Greta are both available today, but should be avoided. Even small doses of these powders can lead to lead poisoning and death. Lead has killed many, many people over the years.
The next thing to try and avoid is to put butter on a burn.
Putting butter on a burn is a great example of what not to do, and this home remedy should be wiped from memory. While butter will reduce the pain for a short time, butter contaminates the burn site and is a breeding ground for growing bacteria. This will cause the wound to become infected and cause all kinds of problems.
Most of us are taught to revere the wisdom of our elders while maintaining and keeping certain traditions alive. However, when it comes to treating problems with home remedies, getting a professional opinion first may save your life.
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