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School: Cill Moicheallóg (B.) (roll number 15740)

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Kilmallock, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Conchobhar Mac Raghnaill
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    I have heard that caustic soda is good for warts
    I have seen bread soaked in hot water and applied to a boil
    I have used soot and salt mixed in water to clean my teeth
    I have heard that cold tea is good for sore eyes
    I have seen hot milk and butter and pepper mixed given to a person for a cold
    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
    Jack Houlihan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    12
    Address
    Kilmallock, Co. Limerick