Modern day bottles of Listerine from the picture on Wikipedia...
A saying that our Ancestors had was "the most common things do the greatest good." One of those common things is LISTERINE.
I grew up with Listerine as the number one cure for colds, sore throats, bad breath, and an alternate to teeth brushing when we were all in a hurry! I was amazed today, to find that there are many uses for Listerine - the original brand - and that it may be used for either humans or animals. The original brand Listerine contains several oils -thymol, eucalyptol, menthol, methyl salicylate. Eucalyptus and Menthol are believed to be anti-fungal oils. Here are some of the remedies made with Listerine.
1. Dogs and horses get itchy spots. One enterprising veterinarian recommended to his client that he mix baby oil and Listerine and rub it on the itchy spots on the horses and the Doberman dogs. The client says that it works! (1 part Listerine to 4 parts baby oil and do experiment for your particular animal). 1/3 of Listerine and 1/3 of baby oil may be combined with 1/3 of water and put in a spray bottle to spray on the animals.
2. People get fungus under their toenails. Modern medicine has created anti fungal cures. However, many people find that the cures do not work. One treatment that works for many is to soak the toe nail(s) for 15 minutes at night in Listerine, before going to bed. Happy cured individuals say that it takes about three or four nights and the fungus is gone. The preventative treatment is to continue soaking the toes every other week in Listerine to prevent reoccurrence of the fungus.
3. Do you have sensitive skin and get blemishes or rashes? Listerine dabbed on to the abrasion, shaving cut, or rash will usually clear the spot up by morning.
4. Humans - do you suffer from dandruff? Rub Listerine into your scalp when it gets itchy and wash out when you wash your hair. Apply nightly before bed. If you are active and wash your hair daily, then rub some Listerine into your hair before you wash, and you should have your dandruff under control!
5. Scum on your shower door or walls? Try Listerine to remove the worst of the scum. Apply straight or dilute slightly with water.
For those of you who enjoy the history behind something, see http://www3.telus.net/st_simons/cr9801.htm which is a short history of Dr. Lister.
May you have great success in using Listerine! Tell me your great healing story using Listerine.
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