Rheumatism and arthritis–Stalks of celery should be cut and soaked overnight. Eat the next morning with a rub of castor oil.
Headache-Steep walnut shells overnight, then take 2 teaspoons each morning for 9 days. Or use the root of primrose as snuff- the root is supposed to be a fast acting painkiller.
Hiccups or stomach upset- the leaves of the fennel plant, boiled, and taken in small quantities.
