How did you cure a scorpion sting on the oregon trail

The scorpion stings on the Oregon trail used to be cured by pouring alcohol on them.

Explanation:

There were several methods to cure the stings and bites of venomous animals back in 1800, the principal one was the use of whiskey or rum on the wound, there were other methods that were not as popular as the alcohol one, they also used to put on some homeopathic remedies and to tie a piece of fabric so they prevent the venom from spreading to other parts of the body.

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