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School: Knockcommon (roll number 16549)

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Knockcommon, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Sighle Nic Aibhsc
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0684, Page 047

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    ailing finger and cures in a short time.
    Stone bruise: A poultice of bread and water or linseed meal applied to a stone bruise or any other wound is said to heal instantly.
    Piles: Sugar and soap blended together and boiled on the fire, then applied to piles is recommended as a very good remedy.
    Cuts: Salt is said to be a very good cure for cuts.
    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
    Rita Gallagher
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Knockcommon, Co. Meath