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School: Stamullen (roll number 3181)

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Stamullen, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Áine, Bean Uí Ghamhna
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0685, Page 368

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  1. Local Cures (continued)

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    The drop from a railway bridge put warts will cure them.
    The juice of a raw potato will cure a deep cut on your fingers.
    To cure chilblains, boil an elder stick well and wash the feet or hands in it.
    A "caise pooka" mushroom put on a cut will stop it from bleeding.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English