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1. Local Cures (continued)

   

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   Another cure for a cold is to give whisky punch to the patient.
   A warm foothbath is given for a cold in the head.

   To stop bleeding.

   (i) Get a cobweb and put it on the cut.
   (ii) Get a dandelion and apply it to the cut.
   (iii) Bathe the wound in hot water to which a pinch of salt has been added.

   To cure a corn :-

   Get an ivy leaf and tie it around the corn.

   To cure a headache :-

   Drink dandelion tea. This is made by boiling dandelion in water. The water is called tea. Another cure is the handkerchief around the head.

   To cure a sprain or strain :-

   Go to a running stream and hold the strained part under the running water
   Goose-seam rubbed to the affected part cures it.

   Toothache (cont.)

   There is a Holy well in Kinawley and anybody who is suffering from toothache and drinks this water is cured.
   Put salt on the gum to draw out the water.

   Headaches (cont.)

   Drink black tea an grind up the leaf of a

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   History Edit

   Topics

   1. activities
      1. medical practice
         1. folk medicine (~11,815)

   Language

   English

   Informant

   Mrs Beacom

   Gender

   Female

   Age

   60

   Address

   Swanlinbar, Co. Cavan