I AM doing some research on folk medicine and wondered if readers have any old remedies or know of remedies used by grandparents. The more unusual, the better.

I would also be pleased to hear from anyone who has access to historical documents relating to folk medicine or knowledge of old treatments for farm and domestic animals. I can be contacted on 01706 878340 or at 3 Grafton Villas, Bacup, Lancs 0L13 9QT.

PETER A. WATSON