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School: Kilnaleck (B.)

Location:
Kilnaleck, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
P. Ó Máirtín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0994, Page 200

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  1. Old Remedies (continued)

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    big of string etc. will cure the chin-cough.
    Slanlus a herb common in every field when chewed and placed on a bleeding wound will staunch the flow of blood and prevent blood poison.
    A cobweb is sometimes put upon a wound for the same purpose (not to be recommended. When applied to a burn will cure the pain. Soda has the same effect
    A cut potato carried in the pocket will prevent rheumatism.
    Butter milk heated with plenty of sugar is an excellent cure for a cold taken at night before going to seep produces sweating
    Garlic(one clove) carried in your pocket will prevent a cold
    Buttermilk gruel with sugar is good for a cold
    Boiled flax seed with sugar and lemons is good for a cough
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Peter Martin
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    54
    Address
    Kilnaleck, Co. Cavan