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School: Gormanstown, Árd Fhíonáin (roll number 5615)

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Gormanstown, Co. Tipperary
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0572, Page 482

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    Old Cures
    March-Mallow is said to cure pains.
    Forge water is said to cure children suffering from rickets.
    Dandelion is said to cure warts.
    Boiled nettles are said to be good for the blood.
    Boiled flax seed water is said to cure people suffering from coughs.
    Cold tea is said to be good for any weak eyes.
    A fasting spit is said to be good for anything.
    Bread soda is said to be good for any itchy thing and also for a toothache.
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    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
    Michael Murphy
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mr O. Lonergan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Gormanstown, Co. Tipperary