OK…my Doctor laughs at some of the home remedies but says, “If they work use them”.

HOARSENESS OF THE VOICE

Chew a piece of horseradish half the size of a common black walnut. This was said to have restored the voice when unable to talk above a whisper.

TO CURE A COUGH

Take one tablespoon of horseradish add two tablespoonfuls of honey. Mix thoroughly. The dose was one teaspoonful every three or four hours. This would also relieve the worst of colds in a short period of time.

another … REMEDY FOR COUGHS AND COLDS

A syrup made of onions was a most valuable remedy for colds and pneumonia. To prepare the syrup, a raw onion was sliced in a tin basin and poured over it was a half teacupful of either molasses or honey. Honey was the best. Then was added an amount of butter equal to the size of a small chestnut. The dish was then set inside an oven to simmer for an hour.

ANOTHER: A simple yet effective remedy for colds was a mixture of vinegar and molasses, stewed together and taken while it was as hot as was acceptable.

The photo is of a charm I bought 25+ years ago for good luck… I guess it worked and I’ve still got it.