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In the modern world, most people buy expensive prescription and over the counter medications from huge drug companies when the need their various problems treated. However, not too long ago, many people depended on tried and true home remedies to relieve their ailments.

One to go is the idea of using kerosene to kill head lice. Kerosene will be quickly absorbed into the skin, and it is incredibly toxic, not too mention pretty flammable too. Many people got sick and died as a result of this treatment.

Bad home remedy is taking azarcon or greta for stomach ailments. Many older people, especially those from Latin American communities will be familiar with both of these powders that were used in the treatment of empacho. Empacho is a term that described many various intestinal and digestive problems. Unfortunately, both of these powders are nearly 100 percent lead. Even small doses of these substances can cause lead poisoning and has killed and harmed many, many people. Coating a fresh burn with butter is a perfect example of a home remedy that never should have been invented. While it will offer a little relief from the pain in the beginning, butter will contaminate the wound in addition to allowing bacteria to grow in the butter.