Frank 13 Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 What about Andrews Liver Salts! dad always used to take them (spoonful in a glass of water) on a Sunday morning after a Saturday night at the Cocked Hat And we always used to swear by Lion Ointment - sadly, can't get it anymore no2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jane 0 Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 We were forced-fed Syrup of Figs every Saturday night, whether we needed them or not lol In summer, Camomile lotion covered my hives and Eucalyptus oil kept some of the gnats from biting. What a funny, chalky-pink, smelly girl I was! Lovely! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alisoncc 379 Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 When my Gran had an upset tum, we were sent to the off-licence to get a glass of Stones Green Ginger Wine. It's funny to think that then one could buy just a glass of something from a shop. Mind you they could also pull draught beer, often filling a jug for my Dad. Hugs Alison Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dodie 51 Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 I can remember an ointment called zambuk it was green .Mum used to run a beer off in Sneinton and people used to come in for a tot of Indian Brandy when under the weather. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1fatbloke 1 Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 I remeber as a kid that Olive Oil was warmed up and poured in your ear when you got ear ache. Now i see it in the special section of Sainsburiys at £15 for 500ml. Oh how the times have changed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Caz 25 Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Thats expensive Olive Oil ,we pay about 11 dollars for one litre,and you are nearer Italy & Greece than we are !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 The Co-Op I worked at in Long Eaton had an Off-License and although we didn't sell draught beer, or spirits by the glass, we did sell Port and Sherry by the pint or bottle. We had two large containers in the warehouse - now I realize they were carboard boxes with big plastic bags inside and a screw-on fitting for a tap. I would often be called upon on a Saturday morning to pour a pint of Sherry into a bottle! Perhaps it is the reason I drink so much now - mis-spent youth and all that! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alisoncc 379 Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Thats expensive Olive Oil ,we pay about 11 dollars for one litre,and you are nearer Italy & Greece than we are !! Hi Caz, I think 1FatBloke was referring to the medicinal quality olive oil, not your average cooking variety. It's probably the same stuff though. But people think they are getting something different. In Oz you can buy it in a chemists in 100ml bottles for some silly price. Alison Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jane 0 Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Anyone remember that horrible carbolic soap soap, no idea what it was for, maybe nits? Also, Coal Tar soap for spots I think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Anyone remember that horrible carbolic soap soap, no idea what it was for, maybe nits?Also, Coal Tar soap for spots I think. It was "Wrights Coal Tar Soap"! I kinda liked the smell! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank 13 Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Anyone remember that horrible carbolic soap soap, no idea what it was for, maybe nits?Also, Coal Tar soap for spots I think. It was "Wrights Coal Tar Soap"! I kinda liked the smell! I still use it to this day! Wouldn't have anything else. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 I had eczema bad on my hands as a kid and the only soap that didn't irritate it was "Cussons Imperial Leather". Fortunately, I seem to have grown out of the eczema, but my sister still buys me Imperial Leather soap when I visit - bless her! Looking back - that must have been an extravagance for me mum to buy that for me. Perhaps my sisters have good skin because of me - otherwise we would have been using "washing" soap - the green stuff that came in big blocks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 As A Kid, I had eczema on my hands and elbows. My first holiday with the lads Ruda Holiday Park, Croyde Bay, Devon August 1970. And a hot day on the beach. Bad sunburn all over, cured it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jane 0 Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Hello Frank, your right it was Wrights Coal Tar soap, but any idea what it was for? I haven't used it in years but it was the smelly Carbolic soap i hated lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank 13 Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Hello Frank, your right it was Wrights Coal Tar soap, but any idea what it was for?I haven't used it in years but it was the smelly Carbolic soap i hated lol hi Jane Whenever I pass junction 31 on the M1 I can smell the carbolic from the local chemical plant where the raw ingredients are made. Worked there as a contractor in the 70's and have stuck with the soap ever since. It suits me so why change. I've tried others though as the wife insists on bringing then in to the house but I'm never swayed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 I can smell the carbolic from the local chemical plant where the raw ingredients are made...have stuck with the soap ever since. It suits me so why change. That'l keep yer complektion like a young un Frank. But read the small print that sez "Caution - Don't wash yer 'air in it!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alisoncc 379 Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Wrights Coal Tar Soap is brilliant stuff in the tropics where anything and everything turns septic if you're not careful. Mozzie and sandfly bites easily become infected. Get coral in a cut on your feet whilst on the beach and it can lead to gangrene and an amputation if not dealt with promptly. Wrights Coal Tar Soap is a very effective way of keeping things in check. Hugs Alison Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Caz 25 Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 I see Wrights coal tar soap all the time in the shops. I used to like the smell,maybe I will start buying it again. Mind you it's probably more expensive than the scented stuff nowadays? I didn't realise it was such a remedy for so many ailments,do you think it cures a bad back too? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alisoncc 379 Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Hi Caz, No I don't think that coal tar soap will do anything for your bad back. BUT I can recommend something that may help. If you have a chinese herbalist accessible, then trot along there and buy some "Zheng Gu Shui". It's brillant stuff. Pongs a bit but very effective. Get someone to apply a liberal amount to your back, allow it to dry - a few minutes, then put on a couple of old tee shirts, to stop it staining other clothes and to keep the heat in. Be prepared for miracles. Hugs Alison Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Caz 25 Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Thanks for the tip Alison. Next time im in Melbourne i will do just that,don't mind the pong I live with a garlic sausagemunching/sourkraut eating Pole can't be any worse.................... no1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alisoncc 379 Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 If your back is really crook luv, PM me your snail mail address and I will drop a bottle in the post this arvo. I picked up an extra one yesterday. You should have it by Monday. Alison PS. To all you Nottingham people out there, 'scuse the local dialect. <grin> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1fatbloke 1 Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 I wasn't actually referring to any medicinal olive oil. You can buy cheap olive oil for about £3 a litre or you can pay £15 for a capful. All comes from olives, obviously some olives must be organic and free range before slaughter!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Caz 25 Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 If your back is really crook luv, PM me your snail mail address and I will drop a bottle in the post this arvo. I picked up an extra one yesterday. You should have it by Monday.Alison PS. To all you Nottingham people out there, 'scuse the local dialect. <grin> I'm still in pain Alison,I'll let you know how I go over the weekend. Good on ya mite she'll be right,you are a star Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted October 31, 2018 Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 Ummmmmm ................... Get some malt extract down you! 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stavertongirl 1,719 Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 I can remember my Nan putting goose grease on our chests if we had a chesty cough don’t know if it really was. Red flannel round your throat if it was sore. She used to do a lemon and honey mix for yout sore throat as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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