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Drumcrow, Co. Cavan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0982, Page 129

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    10: Jaundice: To chew woodbine
    11. Sprain: To say some prayers
    12. Dirty Mouth: A person who never saw his father had the cure for dirty mouth
    13. Sore throat: A woollen stocking filled with salt was tied at both ends and then tied tightly around the patient's neck.
    14. Cold: Hot buttermilk and sugar was given to the patient
    (b) A second for a cold was "Scaulteen". This was made from butter, sugar and whiskey heated on the fire to melt and then taken while warm
    (c) A third cure was "Mulled Porter" This was made from porter and sugar added. It was boiled and then taken
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Kathleen Finnegan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Drumcrow, Co. Cavan