School: Naomh Eoin, Béal Easa (roll number 14176)
- Location:
- Ceathrú na Líne, Co. Mhaigh Eo
- Teacher: Oide sa chlochar
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- (continued from previous page)Dandelion
The dandelion was one of the best cures for a weak heart. It was cleaned, well boiled, and strained, and the juice was drunk with sugar and lemon.Rock-water
This water was a good cure for warts. The water was sprinkled three times on the wart and in a few days it would be goneStewed-Flaxseed
This was taken for a cough. People with weak lungs also used itMustard
If a person was suffering from any kind of a pain a poultice of linseed and mustard was put on. Mustard and flour was also a good cure for pain.Oatmeal
Oatmeal boiled with buttermilk was a good cure for an open sore. A poultice of gruel was used to draw out a thorn.- Collector
- Nora Howley
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Béal Easa, Co. Mhaigh Eo
- Informant
- Mrs Morrison
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Béal Easa, Co. Mhaigh Eo