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School: Sliabh an Mhadra (C.)

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Slievawaddra, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Eibhlín Ní Chearbhaill
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    hand the spider's web was placed on the cut and it is said the bleeding stopped immediately.
    There was a syrup used and it was called marsh mallow syrup for bronchitis.
    Horse radish is used for a pain in the stomach, it is cut up fine, mixed with whiskey and given to people that have sciatica.
    The juice of the dock leaf is used for the sting of a nettle.
    The dandelion is also one of the local cures
    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
    Nora Kelly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilmore, Co. Kerry