Antacid

juice extracted from raw potatoes - 1 cup (250 ml) taken on an empty stomach in the morning can diminish acidity levels and reduce ulcers

Antispasmodic

Anti-scorbutic

Poultice to reduce inflammation

Ingredients
• 6 parts peeled grated raw potato
• 3 parts leaves of green vegetables - cabbage, spinach, etc., puréed in a food processor or mortar
• 1 part all-purpose flour

Preparation

1. Mix all the ingredients, adding a few drops of ice water;
2. apply to the affected area; cover with a piece of cloth;
3. let work for 3 hours;
4. apply hot water compresses to soften the poultice in order to remove it more easily;
5. rub a little olive oil over the skin to rehydrate

Poultice to reduce bruises and sunburn

• grated peeled raw potato
• apply directly to the affected area; cover with a piece of cloth;
• let work for one hour.

To pass gallstones
This simple recipe comes from an old Cajun healer

• boil some potato peelings;
• drink 1 cup (250 ml) of this hot liquid 4 times a day;
• continue the treatment for 1 week;
• check the salts; ordinarily small stones will be eliminated.

Promotes healing (cicatrizant)

juice extracted from raw potatoes - 1 cup (250 ml) taken on an empty stomach in the morning can heal mucous membranes

Diuretic

juice extracted from raw potatoes - 1 cup (250 ml) taken on an empty stomach in the morning

Excellent for fighting arthritis
in any form because of its high vitamin C and potassium content

Preventative against heart attacks

because potatoes are a rich source of vitamin C
reduces cholesterol levels

To reduce certain eye irritations - an old Creole remedy

• take a raw potato and slice it
• apply 3 slices to each eye; keep in place with a piece of cloth
• let work for about 20 minutes

To treat neuralgia
Another Creole remedy. Simply apply a baked potato that is still very hot to the affected region: cheek, throat, etc.; keep in place with a piece of cloth to retain the heat and let work for about 15 minutes.

Remineralizer