School: Islandanny (roll number 5748/9)

Location:
Rea, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Chatháin

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Old Cures - Rheumatism

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0406, Page 426

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Rheumatism
The old people used a garlic mixture to clear the blood. The garlic was procured, each nail separately peeled and pint of cold water added to three or four "heads of garlic". It was placed near the fire and kept simmering until soft. It was then strained and sweetened with sugar and taken before each meal.

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Jimmy Keane
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Address
Shronebeirne, Co. Kerry
Language
English