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School: Eatharlach (Aherlow) (roll number 15678)

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Eatharlach, Co. Thiobraid Árann
Teacher:
Énrí Mac Eochaidh
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  1. An Embrocation for Rheumatism

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    1 glass of white wine vinegar
    1 glass of turpentine
    1 glass of spirits of Hawthorn
    1 glass of Olive oil
    1oz of milk
    1 of an egg
    Tis is an embrocation which was always given by a great bone setter who live in Emly Co. Tipperary. His name was Edmond Murphy. He was one of the greatest bone setters in Ireland in his day and when he died a monument was erected to his memory in Emly grave yard. Tis the finest headstone in the graveyard
    Enri Mac Eochaidh
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. cleachtas an leighis
        1. leigheas dúchasach (~11,815)
          1. leigheasanna ar ghalair ar dhaoine
            1. daitheacha (~57)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Enrí Mac Eochaidh
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Múinteoir