What was the name of the thick brown/black liquid parents used to give their children for stomach aches that tasted like licorice?

zbeckabee

If you're looking for a brand name -- I've no clue, however, they used to use coke syrup for stomach aches and upset stomachs. Some people still use it. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/357938/the_vermont_country_store_is_a_blast.html?cat=46 I've also heard of anise teas -- This lists other herbs that can be used: Many aromatic herbs are carminatives, especially the seeds of members of the Apiaceae family including dill seed, caraway seeds, fennel seeds, anise seeds, coriander seeds, and cumin seeds. Just put a big spoonful in a cup, cover well with boiling water, steep five minutes, sweeten if you like, and drink. http://www.earthyfamily.com/A-herbs-stomach.htm Dec 22 08, 9:42 PM

purrrr

Castoria "Actually, Fletcher's Castoria was manufactured by Charles Henry Fletcher beginning in 1871 and had been patented in 1868. The initial patent for Castoria included "senna, sodium bicarbonate, essence of wintergreen, taraxicum, sugar, and water." It was modified later to include other things like pumpkin, anise, wormseed to improve the taste to be more like root beer - although I'm not so sure it does! :-)" http://www.frankjump.com/009.html Dec 22 08, 10:44 PM

star_gazer

Ginger Ale will cure an upset stomach, its the ginger that has this effect. http://www.articlecircle.com/food-and-drink/pass-the-ginger-ale-please.html Dec 22 08, 11:27 PM

davejacobs

In this country at any rate, I remember have to swallow spoonfuls of California Syrup of Figs. I hadn't heard of it for fifty years or more, but apparently it is still available. The bottle reninds me strongly of another item from my youth, Camp Coffee. http://www.ciao.co.uk/Califig_California_Syrup_of_Figs__5812596 Dec 23 08, 2:57 AM

slowrunning

CASTORIA!!!! That's it!!!! Thanks million, it's been driving me nuts (I have no life just 7 kid's). Dec 23 08, 2:45 PM