School: Convent of Mercy, Athlone
- Location:
- Athlone, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: Sr Regis
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- A good ointment for burns is made from lime water and sweet oil.
Another good cure for burns is a little breadsoda dissolved in water or cornflour mixed with eastor oil is a good remedy.
A person who licks a dardaoil can cure a burn by licking it.
A burn can also be cured by holding it over the fire immediately after it happens.
Breadsoda rubbed on a burn prevents it from blistering and keeps it cool.(continues on next page)- Collector
- Kathleen Dunne
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Excise Street, Co. Westmeath