School: Cnoc an Teampaill
- Location:
- Knockatemple, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: E. Ní Chruacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0998, Page 030
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- (continued from previous page)Sty on the eye
Pluck nine thorns off a gooseberry bust. Point the m towards the sty. Throw the ninth away and keep the others for three days.
The Rose.
This is an external sore something like an abscess. In this district the sufferer throws money into a well in Mr Anthony McEnroe's farm; then rubs the water to the affected part.
Whitlow
A whitlow generally comes on a thomb or finger. The cure is made from a herb. Mrs Gilsenan of Beherna has the cure. She makes a plaster from this herb.
Jaundice
Jandice is also cured by a liquid made from an herb. Mrs Gilsenan has this cure also.
