Video - Unusual Remedies of the 18th Century

Did you know that in the 18th century, people believed that wearing a wreath of roses could cure a headache? It was thought that the scent of the roses would magically make the pain disappear. But that's not all - some even thought that carrying a potato in their pocket could prevent rheumatism! Imagine walking around with a potato as your trusty companion. And if that wasn't strange enough, there were even those who thought that sitting on a roasted onion could cure a toothache. Talk about unique remedies! So next time you have a headache, maybe try the rose wreath instead of reaching for the painkillers.