Bizarre Old Time Health and Hygiene Remedies

Some of these are from as far back as the 17th century, but some are from the 1920's or more recent...creepy, gross, and sometimes dangerous remedies, cosmetics, and hygiene products or customs.....a few samples? washing your face with urine to prevent aging....using crocodile dung as a contraceptive, showing off tooth decay and gingivitis to show others you were well-off (only wealthy people could afford sugar, so bad teeth made you look rich) I was at once amused and grossed out by these--here's a bunch: http://www.tacorelish.com/disgusting-vintage-hygiene-tips/2/?chrome=1