School: Ballinakillew (roll number 8433)
- Location:
- Baile na Coilleadh, Co. Dhún na nGall
- Teacher: Mary K. Nutt
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- A cobweb is a cure to stop bleeding. Compry and hemlock are cures for a hurt. A cure for warts is to rub a potatoe to them three times and then bury it with some kind of flesh.
A cure for chilblanes is to rub flour to them.
A cure for rheumatism in the arm is to tie a weasel’s skin to it with a black silk band.
Houselick is a cure for sore eyes
Wash your mouth with salt and water it is a cure for the toothache.
The dandelion boiled will take away warts or shill cornes.
The juice of a dalken will take away blisters.(continues on next page)