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School: Cromán (C.) (roll number 12821)

Location:
Cromane, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Caitlín Bean Uí Shiodhacáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0437, Page 210

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    Burns:-
    Starch got from grated raw potatoes is applied to ease the pain.
    Ear-ache:-
    a piece of roasted onion put into the ear and kept there for a few hours. The wool of a black sheep steeped in whiskey.
    Tooth-ache:-
    The old people used to put a butterfly into a bag. When the butterfly died the pain disappeared.
    Sprains:-
    Spring water poured over it several times a day. The injured part is then well rubbed with goose-grease.
    Sore eyes:-
    Wash with black tea.
    Luighseach Ní Chomhaighe,
    Dúca.
    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
    Luighseach Ní Chonmhaighe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dooaghs, Co. Kerry