For throat problems, people used to apply kerosene in earlier days.

@ssh123 (31071)
India
August 9, 2007 11:13pm CST
Before the advancement of medical science, people used to apply kerosene internally by swishing in throat and externally by rubbing kerosene outside throat area. Many people still practice such home remedies. Do you practice or do you believe in such fallacies.
3 responses
williamjisir
@williamjisir (22819)
• China
10 Aug 07
I don't believe in such fallacies. It seems to be dangerous to use this method. I would never test this for safety.
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ssh123
@ssh123 (31071)
• India
10 Aug 07
That is why is called as fallacies. I pity the people lived 4-5 generations ago.Thanks for your response.
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ssh123
@ssh123 (31071)
• India
28 Aug 07
You are right and thanks for the comments.
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williamjisir
@williamjisir (22819)
• China
10 Aug 07
Welcome. We are lucky to live in the present day.
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grecychunny26
@grecychunny26 (9482)
• Philippines
10 Aug 07
You know it can be very dangerous to apply kerosene in the mouth. Your throat can be burn by kerosene. I don't believe in like this, and i will not try this never. There are many medicines for soar throat, and i am really glad, i haven't been in that year.
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ssh123
@ssh123 (31071)
• India
10 Aug 07
you have put your response Very humourously and thanks. I also feel what would have been our fate if some one has to gush into our throats, the kerosene or any other liquids of that range. Thanks.
ssh123
@ssh123 (31071)
• India
28 Aug 07
Your respnse has been given BR
rladiga00
@rladiga00 (1165)
• India
10 Aug 07
Our grand mother used to make a decoction out of pepper and we would get some relief. Also we used to gargle in hot, salted water.
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ssh123
@ssh123 (31071)
• India
10 Aug 07
Good heavens. Those things are gone for ever. Thanks for your response.