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School: Clochar na Trócaire (roll number 13381)

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Killarney, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
An tSr. Aodán
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0455, Page 234

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    Bogbean is used to cure rheumatism
    Clover is used to cure cough
    Comfrey is used to stoop bleeding
    Elder flowers are very nourishing
    Marigold is used to cure measles
    Dandelion is used to cure measles
    Dockroot is used to cure cancer and sores
    Yarrow is used as a tonic and will cure coughs and colds.
    Thyme is used to cure coughs, colds and indigestion
    Self heal if gargled cures sore throat
    Poppy heads made into a poultice will cure neuralgia
    Burdock is used to cure skin diseases
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Siobhán Ní Laoghaire
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Bean Uí Laoghaire
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Inchicorrigane West, Co. Kerry