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School: An Clochán (B)

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Clifden, Co. Galway
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An Br. Angelo Mac Shámhais
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0004, Page 023

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    and then it will be found that the opening 'siúnta' in the head has closed somewhat and rubbing etc are repeated. The third 'measuring' usually finds the head all right again.
    If a person licks a live lizard from tail to head on the underside he has then a cure for burns. That is if such a person licks a burn it will be instantly relieved. (I have no reliable account of an actual cure by this means but I have seen a man lick a live lizard. B.A.)
    A fox's tongue has the power of drawing out thorns from the flesh. Sometimes there is a compress made from soap and a little piece of the tongue. The usual method is to apply the tongue complete to the spot and bandage for a day or two. On removal, the thorn is seen attached to the tongue.
    The "Buachaill a' tighe" house leek is used as a cure for sore eyes. It is
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Collector
    Br Angelo Mac Shámhais
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    P. Mac Shéamhais
    Gender
    Male