School: Gortaveha (roll number 16488)

Location:
Gortaveha, Co. Clare
Teacher:
P. Wiley
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    Cures 14: 7: 1938
    The cure for burns .Sweet oil and cotton wool.Hoarseness an onion a cure for a corn ivy leaf.A sore throat To swallow water and salt. Dandelion is good for a weak heart.Sorrel is good to purify the blood.Cabbage leaves would cure a wound the rough side would draw and the fine side would heal. Barley water is good for the kidneys .Celery is good for rheumatism.Raw potato is good for bonnlock Cold tea is good for sore eyes.Olive Oil is good for sore ears Marsh Mallow is good for a swelling .Indian meal is good for a weak stomach.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Michael Mc Namara
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    76
    Address
    Knocknahannee, Co. Clare