School: The Vale (An Gleann)
- Location:
- Leiter, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: S. Ó Brolcháin
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1010, Page 321
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- (continued from previous page)1 1/2 dhrs; compound tincture of cardamoms 3 drachms; syrup 1/2 oz; chloroform water to make up two oz. To be taken as a draught.
Cure for Indigestion -
A teaspoonful of glycerine taken after each meal prevents indigestion.Cure for Stings -
A wasp or bee sting should be sucked as clean as possible, then dabbed with a moistened bag of laundry blue, ammonia or baking soda. Cure for Nerves:-
Whenever feeling exhausted, wherever placed, retire early, rise early, but get 8 hours sleep; throw open the window, stand at it, taking breathing exercise, deeply, slowly, for 20 counts, dressed in a warm, loose robe, followed by vigorous physical exercise for 10 minutes; sponge over whole body with tepid, cold water with a handful of salt in it.
Another method is, to take 5 grs, sodium bromide at night in a little warm - tea.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Eileen Byrne
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Galbolie, Co. Cavan
