Tag: Folk remedy

While drawing salves have been used as a folk remedy for centuries, medical experts state there is no scientific evidence that they can effectively 'draw out' a foreign object like a metal splinter. This guide will explore the mechanisms behind traditional remedies and provide medically recommended steps for safe metal splinter removal, addressing the question of whether drawing salve works on metal splinters.

With videos racking up billions of views on platforms like TikTok, the folk remedy known as putting raw potato slices in socks—also known as potato socks—has seen a recent resurgence, claiming to pull toxins and viruses from the body overnight. However, medical experts agree there is no scientific basis for these claims.

Though steeped in folk medicine tradition, the practice of hydrotherapy, or using water for healing, has roots that are centuries old. The sock trick for a cold is a modern folk remedy rooted in this natural tradition, and it's designed to help alleviate some of the most uncomfortable symptoms of a cold by harnessing the body's natural response to temperature.