Heritage Collection
Historical Remedies & Household Tips
Discover fascinating glimpses into 19th-century Southern home life through these historical remedies, preservation techniques, and household wisdom from cookbooks like Malinda Russell's 1866 “A Domestic Cook Book” - one of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.
For Historical Interest Only
These remedies are preserved for their historical and cultural value. They are NOT medical advice and should not be used as treatments. Always consult modern healthcare professionals for medical concerns.
Home RemediesHousehold TipsPreservation MethodsBeauty & Personal Care
18 historical items from the archives
Hard
Cure for Corns
Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 41. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.
45 min
8 servings
American Southern
Easy
Barbers' Star Hair Oil
Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 39. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.
45 min
8 servings
American Southern
Easy
To Cure Corns
Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 40. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.
45 min
8 servings
American Southern
Hard
Toothache
Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 40. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.
45 min
8 servings
American Southern
Hard
Peleg White Sticking Salve
Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 39. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.
45 min
8 servings
American Southern
Hard
Elixir Paregoric
Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 41. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.
45 min
8 servings
American Southern
Easy
Cologne
Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 40. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.
45 min
8 servings
American Southern
Medium
Magic Oil
Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 40. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.
45 min
8 servings
American Southern
Hard
Cure for Dropsy
Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 41. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.
45 min
8 servings
American Southern
Hard
Magnetic Oil
Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 39. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.
45 min
8 servings
American Southern
Hard
Cure for Rheumatism
Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 40. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.
45 min
8 servings
American Southern
Hard
Restoring the Hair to its Original Color
Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 40. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.
45 min
8 servings
American Southern