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School: Shinrone (B.)

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Shinrone, Co. Offaly
Teacher:
William Mac Mahon
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0819, Page 033

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    - A strong cup of tea
    Rheumatism
    - To boil marsh Mallow and strain off the water the drink it
    Toothache
    - Rub bread soda on the gums.
    Chillblains
    - Get castor oil and rub it on the chillblains every night before going to bed.
    The Blood
    - Boil the bark of the elder and drink the water
    The Thrush
    - Borax and honey.
    Measels
    - Take lots of hot drinks at night
    Heicup
    1 Take a table spoonful of water.
    2 Rise a fellows temper
    3. Squeeze your nose and draw your breath and hold your nose and keep your breath as long as you can.
    Consumtion
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English