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School: Traceystown (roll number 12156)

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Tracystown West, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Proínséas Bean Uí Phearáil
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0883, Page 132

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    Stings :-
    The juice of the common Dock-leaf will cure a nettle sting. Common Blue, used for whitening clothes will cure the sting of a wasp or a bee.
    Mumps :-
    Goose-grease if rubbed on the neck will cure 'mumps' or sore throat.
    Measles :-
    A child with measles may be cured by passing it in and out three times under an ass.
    A Gargle :-
    A solution of Common salt and hot water as a gargle will cure sore throat.
    It also serves as a disinfectant in cases of infection when used as hot as can be borne about three times a day.
    Headache :-
    A bandage steeped in vinegar and tied across the forehead will relieve a bad headache.
    Another cure is to roast common salt in a frying pan, place in a
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen O' Connor
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13
    Address
    Slevoy, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    Mrs O' Connor
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    75
    Address
    Slevoy, Co. Wexford