The A-Z of Traditional Cures and Remedies

By Dulcie Lewis

From abscesses, agues and aphrodisiacs to wormwood, wounds and zambuk (a one-time popular skin ointment), this handy guide steers the general reader through old wives' tales, superstitions, as well as more substantiated traditional cures, from the pre-NHS era. The description of each medical memory' is concise, to-the-point and often revolting. Some sections might help you tackle your own ailments.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1853067660
• ISBN13: 9781853067662
• Release Date: December 2002
• Publisher: Countryside Books (GB)
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.8" x 8.4"