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School: Straboe (roll number 12934)

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Straboe, Co. Laois
Teacher:
Bríd Nic Cormaic
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0835, Page 133

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    Long ago the used to cure a cold, by roasting cabbage leaves and put them to your chest, and stay in bed a day or so.
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    A well boiled turnip with oaten meal upon the water and drink the water for a syrup. Season the water with salt or sugar.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Theresa Daly
    Gender
    Female