School: Gallow (roll number 8301)
- Location:
- Gallow, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Cáit, Bean Uí Mhuirín
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- (continued from previous page)of iron in the ground.
A sore toe. Tie a birds claw to it for two days.
Sprains Marsh Mallow is said to be a cure for sprains.
To purify the blood Dandelion leaves when boiled with water.
Birth mark The person should be brought to a dead man's wake and the mark should be rubbed to the dead man's hand.
Blast. There is a herb which grows called the blast herb. When it is boiled with lard it should be put to the disease and it cures it.
Bleeding from the nose. A cold stone should be put to the back of the head.
Running Worm The seventh son has the cure of running worm. Spots break out all over the body and covers it. He has the cure of this.
Cingise A child born on Whit Monday is supposed to be unlucky.(continues on next page)
