A-Z of Traditional Cures and Remedies

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.

De la abcese, dureri si afrodisiace la pelin, rani si zambuk (un unguent de piele popular o data), acest ghid la indemana cititorul general prin povestile vechilor sotii, superstitii, precum si vindecari traditionale mai justificate, de la pre-NHS era. Descrierea fiecarei memorii medicale „este concisa, la obiect si deseori revoltatoare.