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School: Conahy (roll number 14364)

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Connahy, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Ciarán Ó Riagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0865, Page 369

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0865, Page 369

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  1. Old-Time Cures, Herbs etc. (continued)

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    Warts 36.
    Rain Water. The rain water that remains in a hole or a hollow on a rock is said to cure warts that are dipped in it
    Sore eyes 37.
    (a) A gold ring or gold coin rubbed to sore eyes is a very old remedy.
    (b) Spittle. The Spittle of a seventh son and the spittle of a fasting person are also old cures.
    Nettle Sting 38.
    Dock-leaf The juice of a dock-leaf if rubbed to a Nettle sting eases the pain.
    Whooping Cough 39.
    Ferret milk: When a Ferret is fed with new milk, if the "leavings" are taken and boild and given to children with whooping cough it is said to cure
    Stains & Bachaches
    Wild Sage. Boil wild sage in a pot for a couple of hours. Then strain off the leaves. The water is dark in colour somewhat like black tea. To drink this is a very good cure for internal strains or backaches.
    Rheumatism 40.
    Bee sting: Letting a bee sting the painful part is said to eash Rheumatic pains.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English