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School: Na Tearmoinn (C.) (roll number 8932)

Location:
Tarmon East, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Margt. Meskell
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0403, Page 467

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    The old people had many good cures, for sores, burns, and cuts. Arra when boiled is supposed to be a good cure for rheumatism.
    Pickle is said to be good for a sprain. Throatwort or foxglove when made into a broth and used as a medicine is a cure for a sore throat.
    Unsalted butter is believed to be an excellent cure for a cut. Moss is supposed to be a cure for sore eyes.
    Cranesbill and bog water is a cure for a cow having the blood murrain.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Margaret O' Connor
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tarmon West, Co. Kerry