Cloves for toothache

Crush seven cloves in a mortar and put in some olive oil, then make a crossing sign with this paste on the hurting tooth.

Clove essential oil has, since very long time been utilized as a pain reliever for decayed teeth, even by dentists. The number seven, symbolizing realization and achievement, is there to incite the pain to leave.

A rusty nail for the abscessed tooth

Sterilize a rusty nail and keep it on the abscessed tooth, for a few minutes, three times a day.

The repelling faculties of the nail like any other sharp object are well known. The sharp point is thought to favor the puncturing of the abscess.

Sage against toothache

Prepare a concentrated sage infusion to be kept as hot as possible for as long as it suits you, in your mouth which will help you against toothache.

Concentrated sage infusion is considered antiseptic and anti inflammatory, ideal for mouth wash. 

Repel miasma with garlic

You could also put a garlic clove in your mouth and approach the sick person with it in your mouth.

Garlic has always been considered to repel, spirits as well as miasma, perhaps due to the smell, not that pleasant.

Vinegar, garlic and herbs, against contagion.

Take a litre of vinegar in which you let soak, garlic, sage, rosemary, lavender and thyme, for a whole lunar period. Your hands and any other visible part should be rubbed with this solution.

This recipe has been employed from the XVIIth century during the great plagues, by people like thieves who then could rob the corpses without contracting the disease.

Quail eggs

Every morning, take three quail eggs and if they have been stored in the refrigerator, warm them slightly and slowly without letting them cook.

Swallow them raw, but lukewarm.

The symbolism of the three, manifestation of life and creative energy, partakes in the efficiency of this recipe. Quail eggs, much smaller than chicken eggs are nevertheless considered much more nutritious.

Mustard to calm your asthma

Mustard flour is sovereign to calm asthma crises, suffice to use it as hand and foot bath every evening during a week.



The strong smell of mustard is probably one of the reasons for the efficiency of this traditional recipe, purifying the respiration.