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Shingles were cured by gentian, an old drug, used in combinations.

For erysipelas a mixture of one dram borax and one ounce glycerine was applied to the afflicted part on linen cloth.

Itching skin, considered `` just nerves '', was eased by treating with whiskey and salt.

Winter itch was treated by applying strong apple cider in which pulverized bloodroot had been steeped.

To cure fungus growths on mouth or hands people made a strong tea by using a handful of sassafras bark in a quart of water.

They drank half a cup of this morning and night, and they also washed and soaked their hands in the same solution.

Six treatments cured one case which lasted a month and had defied other remedies.

Frostbite was treated by putting the feet and hands in ice water or by rubbing them with snow.

Now one hears that heat and hot water are used instead.

Another remedy was oil of eucalyptus, used as well for chilblains.

Chilblains were also treated with tincture of capsicum or cabbage leaves.