My dear old great-grandmother, born in 1870's, used a nutmeg poultice for cold congestion relief. I have used it too and it works!
Use a piece of cotton flannel, about 1 foot square, and smear lard or goose grease on half of it. Sprinkle generously with nutmeg spice and fold the clean side over this. Heat or warm (I use my microwave today). Pin to your nightclothes over the chest. There is something about its pungency that has given relief for five generations.
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Hi never heard of this one but will try it~~I remember when my Mom was alive she did a mustard plaster one Thanx
My parents were born in the 30s and as young children this wrap is exactly what they put on us kids when we had chest cold & cough. Lard and nutmeg and spread a light amount of Vicks. Worked everytime.
my mom used it on me. i looked it up today so i could use it now!
Have used this remedy for years, it works!
My grandmother made a poultice with nutmeg lard and rubbing alcohol to rub for colds and fever. Worked like a charm.. broke a sweat fever gone
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