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Old Wives’ Remedies

The household handbook

Ingredient

cow’s milk

Also known as cow's milk, milk, dairy milk.

These entries mention cow’s milk. Being listed here does not mean every use is safe or supported — some entries exist to record that a traditional use should be avoided.

Warm milk before bed

A comforting ritual; the milk itself probably isn’t enough to cause sleep.

Evidence: Limited evidenceHealth & comfortProfessional review pending

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