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Probably yes. Here in the Philippines, people sell it and used as a talisman or some sort of spiritual immunity.
Typically, in the US it is used as a reference to the traveling salesmen of the 19th century and early 20th century who bottled pretty much anything to sell as a cure-all for everything from the common cold to cancer.
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∙ 10y agoSnake Oil has been used for centuries as a component of Chinese medicine. It is viewed by Westerners as complementary or alternative therapy. Snake Oil has been used to treat scrapes, minor cuts, baldness, and as a pain killer.
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What kind of snake should a beginner snake owner get?
Corn Snake is often used as a first pet snake.
What does it mean to 'milk' a snake?
Milking a snake is the term used for getting venom out of a living snake. It is done by hooking the snake's fangs over the edge of a glass as if it was biting something and pressing on the venom glands. The venom is then used to create anti-venoms and in medical research.
What part of the snake's lung is used for breathing?
The snake's lung which is responsible for their breathing is called the "Vestigial lung."
What is snake milk?
"Snake Milk" is a term which refers to the droplets of venom one obtains by "milking" a snake. It is often used for scientific study and the making of anti-venom.
How do snake repellents work?
The short answer is that snake repellents do not work. The products depend on the desperation of truly scared home owners who are willing to try almost anything to get rid of a snake or snakes on their property. The ingredients they contain have no effect on snakes at all, and even if they did, the first rain would wash them away.For details see:http://tinyurl.com/nmjjw2
What do the words oil rattle and eyes have in common?
The word "snake". Snake oil, rattlesnake and snake eyes.
What is a snake-oil salesman called?
A snake oil salesman is also called a shyster or con artist, or even an entertainer.
What is Snake oil and what is the purpose - also tell you how you can make?
Snake oil is a general term referring to fraudulent products, so it is not something you actually make. Originally it referred to fraudulent medicinal products, but the term is now used more widely.
What are antonyms of panacea?
Snake oil
What is correactology?
Snake oil salesmen
What is Ice-32 refrigerant additive?
snake oil
Does olive oil help a snake bite?
does it feck
Is obama a snake oil salesman?
Some people may think so, usually a Republican. All politicians have some element of snake oil salesman in them to get elected.
What kind of snake should a beginner snake owner get?
Corn Snake is often used as a first pet snake.
Are snake eat palm oil fruit?
No - snakes are carnivores.
What one word do oil rattle and eyes have in common?
snake
Is Mona Vie FDA approved?
No, it is a modern day snake oil
