For Hydromel, an eye lotion, simmer a cup of water and a tsp. of honey for 5 mins. Dip a cloth in the liquid and apply to the closed eye. Eat 10-12 almonds, the equivalent of two aspirins, for a migraine headache. Almonds are far less likely to upset the stomach. Mix 3 large spoonfuls of honey in boiled water and drink.
Honey has natural pain-relieving powers.
For varicose veins, take 2-3 tsp. of blackstrap molasses daily. This also treats all kinds of circulatory ailments. Lick a little salt with the tip of your tongue whenever you feel the urge to smoke. This is said to break the habit within one month. A simple cure for a stomachache is to dissolve 4g of ground cinnamon in 1 c. of warm water, cover it for 15 mins., and drink it like tea.