:) You are almost done: please check your mailbox to confirm your email! Stanley’s snake oil was tested in 1916, and the tests finally ended his career as a prominent businessman. Ancient Anomalous Human Skeletons: Humanity Could be Much Older Than We Think, Return of the Ancient Gods: The Resurgence of Paganism, Floki and the Viking Discovery of Iceland. This, on top of the healthy lifestyle change (yoga), often causes dramatic changes in health and increased sperm count, but these benefits are unfortunately corresponded with the magical ‘spiritual power' of the tiger’s penis and the virility provided by the esoteric invisible energy of rhino bone, and not to the patients becoming fitter. In the late 19th century, microscopes enabled scientists to observe the microbial effectivity of medicines in the treatment of ailments and these new skills finally dislodged many traditional ‘magical’ medieval medicines and treatments. According to historian Richard White's book  Railroaded, “about 180,000 Chinese immigrated to the United States between 1849 and 1882.” The Chinese railroad workers would rub snake oil on their joints after long cumbersome days at work and they began sharing the oil with American’s who were said to have “marveled at the effects.”. ( CC BY SA 3.0 ).

BG is approved by Ecocert and is also used enthusiastically in natural products. It is naturally present in high concentrations in muscle and brain tissues, but the one used in cosmetic products is biomimetic, meaning that it is synthetically produced in a lab to copy the natural thing. The active ingredient in snake oil, eicosapentaenoic acid, has been linked to improved cognitive abilities and a decrease in neurodegenerative and nervous disorders. Other than that we can write about manufacturer-done in-vitro (in the lab, not on real people) studies that show Carnosine to have anti-glycation properties. The goal of Ancient Origins is to highlight recent archaeological discoveries, peer-reviewed academic research and evidence, as well as offering alternative viewpoints and explanations of science, archaeology, mythology, religion and history around the globe. This includes schizophrenia, depression, dementia and Alzheimer’s. Chinese emigration to America : sketch on board the steam-ship Alaska heading for San Francisco. Source: Jeremy Weate/ CC BY 2.0, Eu Yan Sang (2018) ‘Erectile Dysfunction: Boosting Male Fertility with TCM. Our open community is dedicated to digging into the origins of our species on planet earth, and question wherever the discoveries might take us. It's a cheap, effective and well-tolerated ingredient to make sure the cosmetic formula does not go wrong too soon. More research is needed on this subject, but early results are very encouraging. A mildly viscous, amber-colored liquid that works as an emulsifier and surfactant. Patent medicines originated in England, where a patent was granted to Richard Stoughton's elixir in 1712. An often used glycol that works as a solvent, humectant, penetration enhancer and also gives a good slip to the products. Normal (well kind of - it's purified and deionized) water.

Also, a manufacturer done in vitro study shows that carnosine might have collagen-boosing magic power. Robots and computers were a reality long before the 1940´s. Snake oil salesmen and traveling doctors became archetypal characters in American Western movies, in which they pedaled bottles of ‘useless’ rattlesnake oil as placebos and panaceas to ailed, ill, and often desperate people. It’s used mainly for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, but according to manufacturer info, it’s also sebum regulating so it's a perfect ingredient for problem skin products. We do a Best of INCIDecoder email once a month with the most interesting products and ingredients we bump into. :)). The Astronaut of Casar Is An Unsolved Mystery, But Can We Explain It? It may be time that snake oil is rebranded as ‘serpent fat’ or some such derivative in an attempt to bring bygone relief to arthritis sufferers all over the world. Read another story from us:  The Hopis were dubbed “the oldest of the people” by other Native Americans. By bringing together top experts and authors, this archaeology website explores lost civilizations, examines sacred writings, tours ancient places, investigates ancient discoveries and questions mysterious happenings. What did the Egyptians think of Cleopatra? We seek to retell the story of our beginnings. Thousands of products all aim to treat " qi, meridians, and acupuncture points” which all scientific investigations have failed to measure. White, R. (2012) Railroaded: The Transcontinentals and the Making of Modern America . A real oldie but a goodie. If it were a person, we’d say, it’s agile, diligent & multifunctional. We’re the only Pop Archaeology site combining scientific research with out-of-the-box perspectives. Various fake medicines have been popular throughout history. In-vitro (made in the lab) studies also show that Asiaticoside stimulates GAGs (glycosaminoglycans - polysaccharides that are part of the liquidy stuff between our skin cells) production as well as collagen I synthesis. According to a study presented in Very Well Health in 2007, a Japanese study in mice “showed mice had improved abilities when ingesting snake oil rendered from those Erabu snakes over those mice who were fed only lard.”. A study shows that a nail treatment liquide with 2% panthenol could effectively get into the nail and significantly increase the hydration of it. Where did such knowledge come from?

Read more about licorice and why it's a skincare superstar here. While snake oil prepared correctly can help the human body, tiger penis and rhino horn , for example, which are believed to help with male erectile dysfunction and a low sperm count, are scientifically proven to be utterly useless in the treatment of these common medical complaints. As for the hair the hydration effect is also true there. A sick person is often prepared to do anything, to believe in everything, and to try anything that could be the cure for an illness.