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Homemade Nutmeg Chest Cold Remedy

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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By Evelyn from Greeley, CO

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December 6, 20060 found this helpful

Hi never heard of this one but will try it~~I remember when my Mom was alive she did a mustard plaster one Thanx

 
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November 3, 20220 found this helpful

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.

 
March 25, 20180 found this helpful

my mom used it on me. i looked it up today so i could use it now!

 
Anonymous
December 23, 20180 found this helpful

Have used this remedy for years, it works!

 
November 3, 20230 found this helpful

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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