School: Askamore (roll number 15675)
- Location:
- Askamore, Co. Wexford
- Teacher: Margaret McGrath
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- It is said if anyone had a heart-burn a spoonful of breadsoda will cure it.
Rheumatism can be cured if parafin oil is rubbed on the joints.
If a child had thrush, and if its mouth was rubbed with honey it is said that it would cure it.
It is said that if you take a drink of water or milk it would cure the hic-cough.
If sore eyes were bathed in cold tea it would cure them.
If buttermilk and bread soda are rubbed on a scald it is said that it will cure it.
To cure a severe cut either flour or paper is put on it to stop it bleeding.
If a person got a burn it is a good thing to rub it in your hair .It prevents it from stinging.
To cure corns it is a good remedy to steep an ivy leaf in vinegar and apply the leaf to the corn.
To cure head ache it is a good relief to tie a bandage tightly round the head.- Collector
- Daniel Gilbert
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Askamore, Co. Wexford
- Informant
- Mr James Cullen
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Askamore, Co. Wexford