Applied externally to the site of the pain, ginger oil, dilute eucalyptus oil or garlic added to olive oil were used to combat the pain of neuralgia. A compress made from sage, a poultice made from cabbage, or a hot mustard plaster were alternative remedies.
A mixture of rose water and white vinegar was used to make a lotion that was applied to the affected part. A liniment for neuralgia could be made from a mixture of methylated spirits, cedar bark, sassafras, origanum and powdered carbonate of ammonia. Brown paper was dipped in this mixture and applied to the area affected by neuralgia for a short time. If left on too long, it could cause blistering.
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