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School: Cannistown (roll number 15104)

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Kennastown, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Maighréad Ní Ghiobúin
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    Goat's dung - lard, & chalk, mixed with limewater. 2 pts to 1 of lime.
    For "stys" on eyes: Furze blossoms stewed: Bathe with decoction.
    Burst or Chilblain: Bogluq. (not yet identified)
    Chilblain Poultice: linseed: unsalted lard, cream with Grounsel and "bogluq" for chilblains
    Kidneys: Parsley stew.
    Diarrhoea: Lady's finger boiled
    Consumption: Dandelion milk.
    Cracked skin: Dandelion roots boiled, mixed with goose-dung and lard.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Halton
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Oldtown, Co. Meath