Use of eggs in Traditional English Remedies

[Oedipus]

In English tradition, for what condition may you be prescribed the 'Raw eggs of a Barn Owl'

[Octavius]

An old English remedy for poor eyesight required the sufferer to eat charred, powdered owl eggs.

If not then maybe a hangover?

[Octavius]

scrap that ^^^

Among early English folk cures, alcoholism was treated with Owl egg. The imbiber was prescribed raw eggs and a child given this treatment was thought to gain lifetime protection against drunkenness.

Owls' eggs, cooked until they turned into ashes, were also used as a potion to improve eyesight.

Owl Broth was given to children suffering from Whooping-cough.

[China Doll]

Octavius answering Oedipus. I never thought I'd see the day...

[Octavius]

Careful with those words China, you may give Oedipus a complex.

[China Doll]

Well as long as he doesn't just run home to mummy about it.

(Sorry Oedipus, couldn't resist)

[Gromit]

Careful China Doll, he might set his dog Rex on to you.