I’m taking a break from sorting the ton of paper work out… to continue our collection of reminiscences about ‘vintage’ over the counter and traditional remedies from the project ‘Patience’
"E and F is for..
Epsom salts
"A dose of that in the morning and you where off- for constipation it was horrible."
Fennings Fever Cure
"They set your teeth on edge, in little tiny tablet form, tiny tablet or powder form which had a nice taste. Another one we used to use."
Fennings little Lung Healers
"In little yellow and white pots, tiny tablets, mother used to take them when feeling a bit off, help your chest and lungs, mother a big believer in them. As long as a pinhead."
Fiery Jack
"Was a special ointment, used to rub it in for arthritis."
A finger stall
"You put it over the bandage, to keep it clean."
illustration ‘first aid case’ © Lois Blackburn 2009 www.loisblackburn.co.uk
No comments:
Post a Comment