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The following story confirms the efficacy of an old natural remedy. A French-Swiss woman tried to lift a heavy pot of boiling water from the fire and, in doing so, slipped. She sustained scalds and second- and third-degree burns over a considerable area of her body, including the neck and chest. According to the doctor, her life was in danger. Fortunately, her husband remembered his mother’s treatment for burns and scalds. She always used raw chicken fat. So, as fast as he could, he got some fresh chicken fat and proceeded to spread it liberally over the parts of the body that had been scalded. Before long, the burning pain was relieved and his wife calmed down, being able to sleep that same night. Within a few days the pain had completely gone and new skin was beginning to form over the scalded areas.
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The handsome papaya plant resembles a small palm and has big leaves similar to those of a fig tree. It grows mostly in the Western hemisphere and is found in Central America, Guatemala and San Salvador, the islands of the Caribbean, in Brazil, even in the jungle, as well as in Florida. If you could visit the sites in the Brazilian jungle where trees are cut for timber or the area is cleared for other purposes, you would be able to make a very interesting observation that almost borders on the miraculous. In the dense forests there are no papayas to be seen anywhere, but shortly after the trees have been felled, papaya plants begin to sprout here and there. I met some Swiss settlers in the area who told me of their surprise at finding papayas growing where not one single plant could be seen in an area of 100—200 square kilometres (about 40—80 square miles) before it was cleared.
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It is common knowledge that not all mineral waters have the same effect and it would be foolish to ignore the fact that the mineral content of a certain water may be beneficial in the case of one particular illness but may not be so for some other physical disorder. Similarly, not everyone is helped by the same thing. For example, strong people are more resistant, whereas those who are sensitive and weak always have to remember that although a mild stimulation can be good, anything stronger may be harmful. Hence, be careful. Volcanic areas with strongly radioactive springs can do much harm to sensitive people, and may even have a paralysing effect and endanger their glandular functions. If you become aware of an adverse reaction when staying in such places or taking the waters, it will be better to avoid them. On the other hand, do not forget that people of a stronger disposition and nature may benefit from a stay in volcanic areas. What may harm a weak person can possibly cure a stronger one. The simple rule is ‘Know your own limitations and weaknesses.’
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Celery (leaf-stalks) and celeriac (the turnip-like root) are good vegetables for people suffering from rheumatism and gout, and for those who want to do something about preventing these two diseases. If you use the roots, stalks and leaves to season your food on a regular basis, it is most unlikely that you will ever suffer from renal gravel or stones. Celery is also a notable remedy for dropsy.
This herb originally came from North Africa, where it is still valued as a mild but reliable nerve tonic. Marjoram increases the amount of water eliminated by the body and is therefore used to ease bladder trouble. It also stimulates the bowel movement, helping to regulate it.
Thyme is very popular because of its fine aroma and flavour. What is more, it has an antiseptic property and is able to regenerate mouth bacteria.
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A raw barberry conserve, made from well-ripened berries, is rich in vitamin Ñ (ascorbic acid) and other vitamins. However, if copper vessels or utensils are used to cook and strain the conserve, the copper acts as a catalytic agent and destroys most of the vitamin C.
Since the vitamin content is mostly lost in cooking, the barberries should be processed raw in order to obtain a nutritious and remedial conserve that keeps well. Thorough tests have shown that the best way to produce barberry conserve is as follows. Put the freshly picked and fully ripe barberries through the mincer. Then squeeze the pulp through a sieve. The pips and skins will remain in the sieve and you will have the clean puree and juice. Add 100 g (3 oz) of raw cane sugar to 500 g (lib) of barberry puree and stir well. When the sugar has dissolved, add 200 g (7 oz) of honey and finally 200-250 g (7-8 oz) of thick grape sugar syrup. Stir the mixture until well blended. If the mixture is too thin, add a little more raw cane sugar. Then, pour into glass jars as you would with jam.
On a commercial scale, this conserve is made by condensing grape sugar under a vacuum and then slowly adding the raw puree. Experimental research has established the excellence of this natural remedy in the treatment of bad nerves. It also has a wonderful effect on the kidneys and on any scorbutic tendency, such as bleeding gums.
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