By continuing to use the site, you agree to our use of cookies and to abide by our Terms and Conditions. We in turn value your personal details in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Please log in or register. Registered visitors get fewer ads.
Anyone know any old wives tales/myths about things that (supposedly) get rid of pain? Daft stuff like licking a toad and healing crystals. I'm writing a thing about mad/funny things people used to do or have suggested, and around the world not just UK based. I've probably got most of the obvious ones from googling, just wondering if there's anything I've missed.
Trust the process. Trust Phil.
0
Old wives tales about pain relief on 15:05 - Nov 24 with 2869 views
Nettle stings for arthritis/ rheumatism. Dock leaves for nettle stings Chamomile - for anxiety/ sleep. Mint for the stomach Port and brandy for the stomach Aloe Vera for sunburn, swore by it in Mexico.
Old wives tales about pain relief on 15:05 - Nov 24 by catch74
Nettle stings for arthritis/ rheumatism. Dock leaves for nettle stings Chamomile - for anxiety/ sleep. Mint for the stomach Port and brandy for the stomach Aloe Vera for sunburn, swore by it in Mexico.
Smack for persistent headaches.
I was born underwater, I dried out in the sun.
I started humping volcanoes baby, when I was too young.
My Geordie grandmother told me that one many years ago, but I think I may have been on the wrong end of a misunderstanding because of her accent.
By comparison, licking a toad would be a much less distasteful remedy, and one which might actually bring me some relief, without having to go fishing around in the toilet bowl first!
My Grandad used to rub Poitín into arms, legs, backs, necks, you name it, to relieve pain. He would then drink a large measure before putting the bottle away.
Old wives tales about pain relief on 15:26 - Nov 24 by Vegtablue
Weeing on other people's wounds.
Weeing on Jellyfish stings.
Actually reminds me when I, along with hundreds of others got stung by a swarm of Bluebottles in Australia, walked out of the sea and it was like a line of blokes in the north stand gents at half time spraying everywhere.
Old wives tales about pain relief on 15:05 - Nov 24 by catch74
Nettle stings for arthritis/ rheumatism. Dock leaves for nettle stings Chamomile - for anxiety/ sleep. Mint for the stomach Port and brandy for the stomach Aloe Vera for sunburn, swore by it in Mexico.
Aloe Vera definitely works for burns, used that myself straight from the plant!
Trust the process. Trust Phil.
0
Old wives tales about pain relief on 15:51 - Nov 24 with 2682 views
Old wives tales about pain relief on 15:33 - Nov 24 by WestStanderLaLaLa
My Grandad used to rub Poitín into arms, legs, backs, necks, you name it, to relieve pain. He would then drink a large measure before putting the bottle away.
Also had a grandfather who believed poitin/whisky was a cure all. Even use to dip his fingers into his drink then rub it over babies gums to 'help with d teething'. Have a strange feeling now it was just an excuse for a afternoon drink or 2
1
Old wives tales about pain relief on 16:03 - Nov 24 with 2636 views
Old wives tales about pain relief on 16:06 - Nov 24 by leitrimblue
Butter on burns and a penny placed on top of a bump on the head to bring the swelling down. My family are not from a medical background
My mum used butter on burns - you could hear the sizzle. She also smeared some on my head when I cracked it open once. Bread poultices for swelling and boils. Olive oil only had medicinal uses, for loosening bowels or earwax. Whisky for toothache.
1
Old wives tales about pain relief on 17:01 - Nov 24 with 2431 views
Honorable mention to the healing powers of old school Lucozade, wrapped in the orange cellophane for medicinal purposes. You knew you were properly sick if your mum got that out.
By continuing to use the site, you agree to our use of cookies and to abide by our Terms and Conditions.
