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School: Ballyhaise

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Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan
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Thos. Plunkett
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0973, Page 257

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    18. Asthma
    1/ Garlic boiled on sweet milk to be taken for three nights in succession. Then half of lemon sliced and boiled for each of three more nights. If not better repeat.
    2/ Burning of nitre paper in room.
    19. Indigestion
    Milk and lime water. The lime water is made by putting a stone of fresh lime in a gallon of water. Leave it for a few days. Draw off clear liquid and bottle for use. It is to be taken three times daily.
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