School: Tyholland (roll number 13339)
- Location:
- Tuckmilltate, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: Deborah Freeman
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0951, Page 107
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- AILMENT (CONTINUED) CURE:-
Eyes - Water out of Holy wells will cure sore eyes.
Head - Brown paper and vinegar applied to the forehead.
Throat - Salt is put in a stocking and put around the throat when hot.
Back - A plaster is good for the back.
Shoulders - Red flannel used to be called a cure for shoulders.
Cuts - Get the dog to lick them.
Bruises - A Leech to suck out the "bad blood".
Coughs - Syrup will cure coughs.
Chest - Castor oil and brown paper are good for the chest.
Sprains - Tie a strap round the wrist and it will cure a sprained wrist.
Warts - A rub of a black snail is good for a wart.
- Collector
- Lily Turbitt
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Mullaghmore, Co. Monaghan
