Scoil: Cobh Labhráis (C.) (uimhir rolla 7453)

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1. Local Cures (ar lean)

   

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   many of the older generation would pick those herbs to - day and show how they could be used.
   The following diseases and their cures are known to us being handed down from our ancestors: -
   For toothache they used the liquid that remained in the stem of a smoked pipe. It was put into the tooth which gave instant relief.
   Extraction:- A string was tied around the tooth and being held by a second person who also held a lighted candle which he pushed against the face of the afflicted person who suddenly jerked his head away to find the tooth drawn.
   Ring-worm. was treated with the blood of a black cat.
   Rheumatism. Sea water in which a herb called "button grass" was boiled and was applied to the affected parts.
   Measles. A medicine made from the root of a weed called "Lismore" and a quantity of old whiskey.
   Thrush. Honey rubbed down the child throat with a feather. Charm - to hold a goose so that its breath entered the child's mouth.
   Fever. Drinks made from boiled wheat to which a little whey was added and a quantity

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