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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0816, Page 109

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    Sore throat
    Get cockle-root and boil it. Then put the flesh of the root on the throat as a poultice.
    Eczema
    Get cockle-root and boil it. Then strain off the broth and drink it.
    Head-ache
    Get a bunch of violets and make a wreath of the and put it on the head.
    Mumps
    Get the bark of an elm tree and boil it in water. When it is boiled drink the soup of it.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Owen Bennett
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Noggusboy, Co. Offaly
    Informant
    Mr Patrick Bennett
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    51
    Address
    Noggusboy, Co. Offaly