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School: Crecora, Tobar Pádraig (roll number 9668)

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Crecora, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Ainnín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0526, Page 112

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    Sprain - Bog onion boiled in water, and rubbed to sprained part. It forms an oil as thick as tar.
    Rash - "Finnamhong" or white moss off the bog. On top of old houses a roseatte like plant grow called "Cóippín". People believe that it keeps house from getting burned.
    Swelling - Dó-buidhe or yellow earth rubbed into the part that is swelled.
    Kidney Trouble - Weed with a red flower growing in old walls is good for this. It is boiled in water and taken as a drink.
    Lumps - If lumps were not coming to separation turnips and lard boiled together, into a thick paste and applied. When separation was showing, linseed meal and oil were applied to heal. Toasted bacon
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Seán Ó Finn
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lemonfield, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    Seán Ó Finn
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lemonfield, Co. Limerick