Can Onions Cure Ear-Ache? Buchan William
Can Onions Cure Ear-Ache? Buchan William What common condition was once treated with cow dung? Can eels really cure deafness? How might oyster shells relieve heartburn? If you were struck by illness…
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Can Onions Cure Ear-Ache? Buchan William
What common condition was once treated with cow dung? Can eels really cure deafness? How might oyster shells relieve heartburn?
If you were struck by illness or injury in the late eighteenth century, you would most likely have been referred to Scottish physician William Buchan's Domestic Medicine--and, as a result, you may have found yourself administering urine to your ears or drinking a broth made from sheep's brains.Originally published in 1769, Domestic Medicine was produced for the benefit of those without access to--or means to afford--medical assistance, and copies of the book were found in apothecaries and coffee houses, private households and clubs. Is the secret to stopping a stubborn case of hiccups a simple ingredient found in most pantries? In 1797, Bounty mutineer Fletcher Christian and his crew even had the foresight to pack a copy before