t wonders we had in the days of little back then.
Used some very odd items to relieve pain or other symptoms.
Senna pods soaked overnight to bring bowel relief, olive oil in the ear to relieve ear ache.
Soap off cuts in a metal case to shake in the washing up bowl to make soap suds, mending holes in socks with wool, maybe that is why I do not wear them now.
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