It is a singular fact that children have been known to munch a raw
potato whenever they can get a chance of doing so. The potato is the
most alkaline of all the root vegetables. It will clean dirty hands
as well as old pictures or walls. It is the organic soda which does
this. The potato is anti-scorbutic or a remedy against scurvy. This
is why all ships carry a big supply of this tuber with them. The pulp
of a grated raw potato is the finest remedy for acidity and stomach
fermentation. Its earthy taste is objectionable. To correct this, one
need only pour over the grated or pulverised roots some hot vegetable
soup.
Potato Juice.
By passing clean scrubbed potatoes through the Enterprise Press we
get a pungent alkaline liquid which is strongly antiseptic, but very
nauseous. Some people are willing to drink it if their sufferings
are great, but others will think that the remedy is worse than the
complaint. The flavour of the juice can be improved by adding honey and
lemon juice, or a little fresh carrot juice.
Potato Water.
Bake a large potato in the oven; then cut up skin and all, and add pint
of boiling water; allow to stand; strain, and serve hot.