Anybody still use the old remedies?

[Babs2u]

Lots of good things come from the aloe plant (Agave). So easy to grow. When we started, we had something like 3-4 tiny Agave plants. Now, I've got them growing everywhere I want.

The agave plant has health benefits including supporting digestive health, reducing inflammation, and boosting the immune. Traditional uses also include wound healing and pain relief.
The saponin compounds in agave possess anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce swelling and
soothe the body

Poultices made from agave were applied to muscles and joints to relieve pain and inflammation associated with conditions like arthritis
Agave contains vitamins, such as Vitamin B6 and folate, which play a role in immune function and overall well-being
Rich in antioxidants and other phytonutrients, agave helps protect the body from damage caused by free radicals
The gel from agave leaves contains compounds that promote tissue repair, and it has been traditionally used in wound healing


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I don't drink tequila but I uderstand it is made from agave.

 

[MountainRa]

Vicks Vaporub for the win! If that doesn't cure you, it's time to call the undertaker. I also rub it on the bottom of my feet and put on socks to help with a bad cough. I have no idea why that works, but it really helps.

100% agree. Putting Vicks on the bottom of my feet when I go to bed helps me more than anything if my sinuses are stuffy.

 

[Tommy]

This just now came to me . . . Coke syrup! We would get a little bottle of it from the pharmacy, then put a little bit over cracked ice and sip it. For the life of me I can't remember what malady it was used for.

I asked my wife and she reminded me that it relieves nausea. It worked very well, too. I wonder if pharmacies still carry this. It was always behind the counter but non-prescription. Maybe a carry-over from the days when drug stores had soda fountains.

 

[IrishEyes]

What kind of magnesium are all of you taking?
My wife was taking the wrong kind for a long time and it caused her to have loose bowels for the first 3-4 hours after waking in the morning so she mentioned that she found out that there are many different kinds.
We were really surprised when we figured out that it was the magnesium that was causing her problems.

different kinds, ok now I have to see about this but I don't have an issue yet to cause me worry or frustration but I'd sure like to know now. Thank You I am like Wrong Way Corrigan, so there's a chance I may have the wrong kind

 

[squatting dog]

I don't drink tequila but I uderstand it is made from agave.

Yep.

 

[RadishRose]

This just now came to me . . . Coke syrup! We would get a little bottle of it from the pharmacy, then put a little bit over cracked ice and sip it. For the life of me I can't remember what malady it was used for.

Nausea