Remedy from New York that cured a
Gangrenous Case

Remedy from New York that cured a

Gangrenous Case Tradition: Domestic Medicine | Preparation Type: Historical Mixture | Risk Level: LOW

Important Safety Disclaimer

This entry is an archival record of historical medical practices. Do not use, ingest, inject, apply, dose, or substitute this preparation for modern medical care.

Source Verification & Integrity

• Primary Historical Source: Mother’s Remedies: Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada
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Historical Recipe And Preparation Record

Historical Formula Card — Modern-Readable Version

Status: Complete Formula Verified Original Formula Name: Remedy from New York that cured a Gangrenous Case Ingredients: Original Measurements: A man aged 74 years had a sore below the knee for fifteen years; at last gangrene appeared in his foot and three physicians pronounced his case hopele...

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A man aged 74 years had a sore below the knee for fifteen years; at last gangrene appeared in his foot and three physicians pronounced his case hopeless on account of his age. I was called as a neighbor and found the foot swollen to twice its natural size, and the man in pain from head to foot. I ordered cabbage leaves steamed until wilted, then put them over the limb from knee to foot and covered with a cloth. In about fifteen minutes they were black, so we removed them and put on fresh ones, repeating the change until the leaves did not turn black. Then the sore was thoroughly cleansed with a weak solution of saleratus and while wet was thickly covered with common black pepper and wrapped up. The saleratus water and pepper was changed night and morning until the sore was entirely healed. After the third day this man had no pain, and in four weeks was entirely healed. A year later he said he had never had any trouble with it or with rheumatism which he had had for years before.

Storage, Labeling, And Shelf-Life

Standard cool-dry storage recommended.

External Quality Checks — Not Human Or Animal Testing

These checks can help describe identity, cleanliness, strength consistency, spoilage, or physical quality historically. They do not prove medical effectiveness. - Visual inspection for mold or sediment.

What Replaced This In Modern Care

Modern professional medical care.

Veterinary, Livestock, And Farm Relevance

Historical household practice.

Historical Source Citation

Source: Mother's Remedies by T. J. Ritter (1910) - 📖 Read Source Page in Local Reader - 🏛️ Open Book Landing Page