Poison Antidotes from the 1800s - early 1900s
These are before 911 or easily accessed medical care. Home remedies were popular but Do not use these - get medical help immediately!!
all of these are by mouth...
Alcohol poisoning: Mustard and water
Arsenic: Sulphate of Zinc followed by olive oil
Bedbug Poisoning: White of egg
Carbolic Acid: Milk, white of egg, olive oil
Chloroform: salt and water followed by whiskey
Creosote: Flour and water
Cyanide: Salt and water followed by black coffee and brandy
Ether: Salt and water, coffee, brandy or whiskey
Gas: fresh air, dose of brandy
Iodine: Arrowroot and water
Lead: Mustard and water with dose of Epsom Salts
Lime: Vinegar and water followed by flour and water
Lye: Vinegar and water with milk or sweet oil
Decayed Meat: Salt and water plus Epsom salts and brandy
Mercury: Milk or whites of egg
Muriatic Acid: Soapsuds
Morphine: Strong black coffee, then mustard and salt, teaspoon of each in warm water, keep moving.
Feel free to share any of your ancestors' home remedies!
Friday, April 11, 2014
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