I was just checking out a macrobiotic website (it's a long story) and found this "remedy":

"Carp Plaster"

Reduces high fever, as in the case of pneumonia. Crush and mash a whole, live carp and mix with a small amount of whole-wheat flour.Spread this mixture onto oiled paper and apply to the chest. When treating pneumonia, drink 1 or 2 teaspoons ( Read more... )

Check out this article. Having been watching the X-files and reading FT, and also being a bit partial to Lovecraft this just has ugly insects and things in the attic all over it.

Must read that story...again.