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School: Áth Liag (roll number 15308)

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Athleague, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Tomás Ó Máirtín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0264, Page 136

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    left over by a ferret after feeding.
    Burns. Fresh unsalted butter forms the basis for many ailments especially for burns and sores. It may be remarked here that fresh unsalted butter and bees wax makes an excellent sticking plaster.
    Nerve Tonic. Herbal and vegetable preparations are widely known. An infallible nerve tonic is a dandelion brew, which is allowed to simmer for an hour over a slow fire.
    Rashes. During March everybody is recommended to take three meals of boiled nettles
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Fitzmaurice
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lisnasillagh, Co. Roscommon
    Informant
    Thomas Fitzmaurice
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lisnasillagh, Co. Roscommon