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School: Carrigaline (3) (roll number 12097)

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Carraig Uí Leighin, Co. Chorcaí
Teacher:
Martha Levis
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0392, Page 160

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    Colds
    Onions boiled in milk to which a little pepper has been added if taken will cure a cold.
    A hot lemon drink taken when in bed at night helps to cure a cold. Bathe the feet in very hot water then get straight to bed and sip a cup of very hot milk.
    Cough
    A mixture of lemon juice in olive oil and honey is good for a cough. 1/2 pint boiling water poured on a few spoons of blackcurrant
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