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School: Derries (roll number 11388)

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Derries, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Meadhbh Bean Uí Chiaráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1033, Page 007

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    A hard boiled egg is often used for a head ache. The egg should be applied to the forehead, and left there until it is cold.
    A whipping with a bunch of nettles is good for hysteria. Laurel leaf and daisy roots are good for a burn, also fresh butter is good.
    Rub of a person’s hand is the “Three Best Names” for a sprain is a very good cure.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Margaret Durean
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Legnanornoge, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Mrs W. Durean
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Glasskeeragh, Co. Donegal