But it turns out that a century of medical knowledge, along with drastic improvements in food and drug regulations, make a huge difference in how we face off against a deadly pathogen. If you’d like a few examples, here’s how people tried to fend off the 1918 influenza.Camphor is a waxy, strong-smelling stuff that’s found in the wood of the camphor laurel; you can also produce it from turpentine, which is distilled pine resin.
It turns out that camphor does help kill some bacteria and viruses, soothe coughs, and ease pain when applied to the skin. But, as a 2013 paper warns, “However, camphor is a very toxic substance and numerous cases of camphor poisoning have been documented.”An ad for Oxo beef gravy claimed that “a cupful of Oxo two or three times a day will prove an immense service as a protective measure,” allegedly because well-nourished people were less likely to get sick.
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