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School: Foynes (C.) (roll number 2814)

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Foynes, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Eithne Ní Mhaidín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0483, Page 071

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    A cobweb is good to stop blood.
    Ring a handkerchief out of hot water put it around your forehead it is a good cure for a headache.
    If your nose is bleeding put a cold key down your back and it will stop the blood.
    There is a weed growing called the cranes bill it is a good cure for a cough
    Boil a cup of milk and an 1oz of butter and pepper it is good for a cough
    Put a stocking around your neck at night going to bed is a good cure for a sore throat.
    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
    Caitlín Ní Madagaín
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mrs K. Madigan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    56
    Address
    Ballynash, Co. Limerick