Given the headlines and broadcasts filled with horror stories of people afflicted by commercially produced pharmaceuticals, it's not surprising that many people turn to simpler remedies to cure what ails them. One item commonly found in many pantries which has a handful of little known uses, including as a remedy for many ailments, is Karo Syrup.
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History
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Until the invention of Karo Syrup in 1902, the average housewife in America carried her empty syrup jug to the local grocer to have it refilled. Since then, the syrup named after Caroline, the wife of the inventor, became popular for use in frosting, candies, popcorn balls, pecan pies and more.
Constipation
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Karo Syrup, as a treatment to control constipation in infants, remains popular after all these years. When other attempts at alleviating constipation have failed, a small amount of dark Karo Syrup added to a bottle of formula, breast milk or water stimulates the intestines by drawing out more fluid and helping move things along. Babies typically enjoy this sweet treat, making administering it easy. Karo Syrup works well for adults to relieve constipation, too. A natural food source, it encourages a healthy colon without the use of chemicals. Karo Syrup is not habit-forming and will not lead to dehydration the way many over-the-counter medications for constipation can do.
Cough Syrup
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Karo Syrup, used by many people to reduce coughing due to throat irritations, can also effectively provide relief to dogs. Combining it with water and peppermint essential oil creates a cough medicine that offers your dog relief until you can get him to the veterinarian. It can safely be administered every four to six hours.
Colicky Baby
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Adding dark Karo Syrup to a bottle of warm water helps alleviate the symptoms of colic. More than a few parents swear by 1 tbsp. Karo Syrup in a bottle three times each day. Karo Syrup is now processed to remove the impurities that used to make it unhealthy, so safety when used for infants should not concern parents.
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