There are a lot of Jewish sources for uses of olive oil: thought you'd like
to know

nipple soreness
diaper rash
eczema
chapped lips

memory enhancement

olive oil is thought of as the purest of substances.  Some people use it to
pass gall stones, too.

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> From: Patricia Young <[log in to unmask]>
> To:
> Subject: Substances used on nipples
> Date: Wednesday, September 18, 1996 5:22 AM
>
> Sometimes when moms are using nystatin on their nipples I find that the
> nipples get very dry.  I recommend olive oil or vegetable rubbed in real
> well.  It's usually on hand and shouldn't cause any problems, although
I'd
> be sure it's not peanut oil after reading Roz's note.
> Pat Young in SNJ, USA
>