Worms

One pleasant cure for intestinal worms involved eating strawberries. Garlic was a popular cure, and lemon was also thought to be instrumental in getting rid of worms. A tincture of thyme taken before eating in the morning or an infusion of nettles were also advocated as remedies.

Eating potato salad with walnut oil for several days in succession was an old suggested remedy for worms. Cucumber seeds was another remedy that was advocated.

Other plants that were used to expel worms included aloes, primrose and walnuts.

Enemas were frequently give to children to get rid of thread worms. One enema consisted of salt and water.

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