School: Bilboa (C.) (roll number 15693)
- Location:
- Bilboa, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Síle, Bean Uí Raghallaigh
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- (continued from previous page)Cure for WartsThere is a pool in my father's field in Shanacloone in the parish of Cappamore. the water of this pool cures warts.Cure for Sore ThroatHoney is mixed with Glycerine and given to the sufferer.Cure for the MumpsRub camphorated oil under the ears.Cure for Sore EyesWash them in cold tea, uncoloured and unsweetened.Cure for Sore EarOlive oil is put into the ear.Cure for ToothacheA pinch of salt is put into the tooth.Cure for bleeding nosePut the person lying on the back and put a damp cloth on the bridge of the nose.Cure for TettersSome people make cures for a skin disease like ringworm, called tetters. People take the disease from calves. Jim Doyle of Moher in the parish of Murroe makes this cure yet. He has cured many people.Cure for Sore LegThe cure was to bathe the cut in hot water, put on iodine and cover with clean linen.
- Collector
- Mary Butler
- Gender
- Female