School: Scoil na mBráthar, Loch Garman (roll number 16742)

Location:
Wexford, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
An Br. D. C. Ó hÉilighe
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  1. Sore throat: Blessed salt on warm flannel.

    Mumps: Bathe with boiling water mixed with a small drop of turpentine.
    Ear-ache: Small bit of sheep's wool dipped in olive oil.
    Sore eyes: Bathe in warm water and Boric powder.
    Boils: Poultice with linseed-meal.
    Chicken-Pox: Bath in warm water and bread soda.
    Bleeding Nose: Latch-key in centre of your back.
    Head-ache: Wet cloth around your head.
    Measles: Hot lemon drinks.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Richard Gaul
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Wexford, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    Mrs Gaul
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    39
    Address
    Wexford, Co. Wexford