School: Ferbane (Convent)
- Location:
- Ferbane, Co. Offaly
- Teacher: Sr. Patrick
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0813, Page 361
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- (continued from previous page)thorns of a gooseberry bush.
Ringworm: (a) Put a gold ring round it three times.
(b) Put a mixture of gunpowder and ink on a ringworm.
(c) Boot-polish, sida and lard are mixed. Then put a cloth or rag on a stick, dip in the mixture and rub on the ringworm.
Corns: Ivy leaves steeped in vinegar are put on corns, or a poultice of bread with lemon-juice and vinegar.
Jaundice: Roast three small worms ion a pan. Put them in wine, and give to drink to the patient in a red or coloured glass, so that he will not see the worms.
