Remedial Foods.

King Country Chronicle, Volume II, Issue 63, 3 January 1908, Page 3

Remedial Foods.

Said an eminent physician: If housewives would make a -study of the medicinal properties of the vegetables, fruits, etc. which they serve, and act upon the knowledge thus, gained, there would be far less need to summon the physician oh every slight indisposition of some member of the family. Of cqurse this only applies to ailments in the incipient form, when, by prompt action, disease may ,be warded off. The ounce of prevention in this, as in other cases, is far better than a pound of cure. When disease has fastened upon the system, the only course is to employ the best physician procurable. Those inclined to or suffering from rheumatic troubles should use celery. Onions are said to be almost the best nervine known. For kidney trouble, use grapes; spinach, and common dandelion, making a tea of the roots of the two latter, and taking tablespoonful doses several times a day, when the plants are not procurable for a relish. Buttermilk as a beverage is also beneficial. For disorders of the liver use tomatoes,' onions, lemon, and salt. I

Insomnia is often cured by the use of either lettuce or onions. Use all kinds of fresh, ripe fruits to purify and tone up the system. Blackberries and raspberries are tonics, and useful in all forms of diarrhoea. Bananas are an excellent food for those suffering from that disease in chronic form. Cranberries are used externally as well as internally for erysipelas, and figs—a most valuable remedy for those suffering with cancer—are used in the same way. Garlic, olives, onions, and tomatoes promote digestion. The yolk of an egg, with milk enough added to make it palatable, will be beneficial in cases of jaundice. This morning and night. Also the beaten yolk with sugar is good to clear and strengthen the voice and the beaten white with lemon juice and sugar will relieve hoarseness. Elderberries are said to be a specific for dropsy. Spinach and onions will relieve those suffering with gravel. Carrots are good for asthmatic troubles. Turnips, and "onions, for scurvy.