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School: Gort Leitreach (roll number 15960)

Location:
Gortletteragh, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Seosamh Mac Cionnaith
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0214, Page 390

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    [?] applied to an external cancer in early stages will kill it.
    Bark of oak tree boiled into a strong tea and cloth wet in it, and applied at night to goitre in its early stage will stop it. Repeat for some time
    Nettles used in any way a good blood purifier.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English