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School: Baile an Mhuilinn

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Milltown, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Bean Uí Shigín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0157, Page 296

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    for scalds and burns. Lobelin is used in chest complaints. Carrigeen moss a kind of seaweed was taken by the people of this district for coughs and colds and is used up to the present day. Parafin is used up to the present day. Parafin oil is a great cure for a cold.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maureen Barber
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Gortarowey, Co. Sligo
    Informant
    Miss Barber
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    98
    Address
    Gortarowey, Co. Sligo