From the old time remedy cupboard

Aching joints – Crush hot pepper or hot chilli seeds with a mortar and pestle, mix with cold cream, use as a heat rub on affected joints.

Teething pain – rub gums with whiskey. It warms the gums easing the pain.

Tooth ache or sore gums- place tarragon over the affected area.

The trots – brown potato soup

Upset stomach – mint tea or coke syrup.

Do you have any old remedies that work? Let us know.