School: Lucan (B.)
- Location:
- Lucan, Co. Dublin
- Teacher: M. Mac Rois
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0794, Page 313
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- Sprains:
There is an old cure for sprains that used to be used by people many years ago. There is a certain weed called marshmallow, or "beggar man's cakes" that grows in wild places. This weed was used as a cure for sprains. When somebody sprains an arm or leg the children of the house if any are sent out to gather this weed. When the weed is got it is put in a small pot and water is poured over it. Then it is let boil for two hours; at the end of that time it is let cool, and the(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Frank Stapleton
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 14
- Address
- Weirview, Co. Dublin
