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School: Scoil Naomh Eoin, Bréachmhuigh (roll number 13781)

Location:
Breaghwy, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
A.M. Mac Taidhg
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0089D, Page 16_013

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    ringworm. The leaf of the rose noble is good for a cut. Goose lard is good for swelling. There is a cure in a dogs tongue to let him lick a sore. A black silk band around your wrist is good for swelling. A dock leaf is a good cure for a scorch of a nettle. Comfrey is a cure for a sore. A fasting spit is good for wild fire. If you had a whittle on your hand to keep it in very hot water it is very good for it. If you put a gooseberry thorn to a stye it will cure it. The water where three properties join is good for a sprain. If you meet water in a rock without looking for it,
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bríghid Ní Londragáin
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Séamus Ó Londragáin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Barney, Co. Mayo