In the modern world, most people buy expensive prescription and over the counter medications from huge drug companies when the need their various problems treated.
However, not too long ago, many people depended on tried and true home remedies to relieve their ailments.
While some of these things are still being used today, many of these remedies were quite dangerous.
Here are three remedies that should remain in the past.
The first one to go is the idea of using kerosene to kill head lice.
If you can believe it or not, there was a time in our history when folks thought it was perfectly okay to use kerosene on their child's hair to wipe out the lice.
While it did actually work in killing the lice, the dangers were much greater than the benefits.
Kerosene will be quickly absorbed into the skin, and it is incredibly toxic, not too mention pretty flammable too.
Many people got sick and died as a result of this treatment.
The second bad home remedy is taking azarcon or greta for stomach ailments.
Many older people, especially those from Latin American communities will be familiar with both of these powders that were used in the treatment of empacho.
Empacho is a term that described many various intestinal and digestive problems.
Unfortunately, both of these powders are nearly 100 percent lead.
You still can find both acarcon and greta today, but be sure to avoid them at all costs.
Even small doses of these substances can cause lead poisoning and has killed and harmed many, many people.
The third thing not to do is putting butter on a burn.
Coating a fresh burn with butter is a perfect example of a home remedy that never should have been invented.
While it will offer a little relief from the pain in the beginning, butter will contaminate the wound in addition to allowing bacteria to grow in the butter.
This can cause the burn to quickly get infected.
Most of us are taught to revere the wisdom of our elders while maintaining and keeping certain traditions alive.
However, when it comes to treating problems with home remedies, getting a professional opinion first may save your life.
However, not too long ago, many people depended on tried and true home remedies to relieve their ailments.
While some of these things are still being used today, many of these remedies were quite dangerous.
Here are three remedies that should remain in the past.
The first one to go is the idea of using kerosene to kill head lice.
If you can believe it or not, there was a time in our history when folks thought it was perfectly okay to use kerosene on their child's hair to wipe out the lice.
While it did actually work in killing the lice, the dangers were much greater than the benefits.
Kerosene will be quickly absorbed into the skin, and it is incredibly toxic, not too mention pretty flammable too.
Many people got sick and died as a result of this treatment.
The second bad home remedy is taking azarcon or greta for stomach ailments.
Many older people, especially those from Latin American communities will be familiar with both of these powders that were used in the treatment of empacho.
Empacho is a term that described many various intestinal and digestive problems.
Unfortunately, both of these powders are nearly 100 percent lead.
You still can find both acarcon and greta today, but be sure to avoid them at all costs.
Even small doses of these substances can cause lead poisoning and has killed and harmed many, many people.
The third thing not to do is putting butter on a burn.
Coating a fresh burn with butter is a perfect example of a home remedy that never should have been invented.
While it will offer a little relief from the pain in the beginning, butter will contaminate the wound in addition to allowing bacteria to grow in the butter.
This can cause the burn to quickly get infected.
Most of us are taught to revere the wisdom of our elders while maintaining and keeping certain traditions alive.
However, when it comes to treating problems with home remedies, getting a professional opinion first may save your life.
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