School: Clochar na Trocaire
- Location:
- Tuam, Co. Galway
- Teacher: an tSiúr M. Oilibhéir
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- (continued from previous page)A bad cold. Turnip water is a cure for a bad cold.
Rheumatism - The dandelion is supposed to be a cure for rheumatism
Ringworm - The coltsfoot is a cure for ringworm - Burn - Rub a cabbage leaf on it.
Cold - To rub a tallow candle on the back and the stomach
Sore throat - Warm coarse salt, and put it in a stocking and put it around your neck
Boils - Warm brown sugar and red soap
Measles - Warm rum
A pain in the neck - Pack up a stone and spit on it three times and leave it on the same place.