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School: Turin (roll number 7827)

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Tevrin, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Bríd Mhistéal
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  1. Local Cure of the Worm

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    Another well-known common cure is that of what is called "the worm".
    The seventh successive son or daughter in a family has the power to cure this disease.
    When the child is born the nurse or some friend goes to the garden, and brings in two worms - a male and female of a certain known type. These worms are tied by means of a piece of muslin in the baby's hand.
    After about half an
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    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
    Angela Crowley
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cloghan, Co. Westmeath