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School: Baile an Tobair, Baile an Londraigh (roll number 10314)

Location:
Ballintober, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Tadhg Ó Tuama
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0511, Page 232

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  1. Cures Used in the Districts of Griston, Ballintober, Glenaree, Kilgarrif (continued)

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    Sore Lips.
    The slimy surface of dockleaf sprout should be placed on lips for-a short while and great ease will result.
    Sprains.
    Allow a stream of water [?] to flow on the part for some time. Repeated several times for a few days and for as long as possible.
    [?]. Plenty hot drinks. Whiskey preferably.
    Headaches. Suck a share of a lemon.
    Indigestion. A pinch of headsoda in half a cup of water when needed.
    Insomnia. Take a pint of boiled milk before retiring.
    Others.
    Calves. If a calf is sick make the sign of the cross nine times with a bit of twine, over his back.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Liam Mac Gearailt
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    40
    Occupation
    Feirmeoir
    Address
    Griston West, Co. Limerick