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School: Móin Ruadh, Knocktopher

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Moanroe Commons, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Donncha Ó Dochartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0849, Page 351

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    ulcers ringworm and other complaints. "Nettle seed" are used as a remedy for consumption and as a blood medicine.
    The "Burdock" seed is noted as one of the best blood purifiers and is often used with other herbs for other purpose. "Solomon's seal Root" is used for piles and bruises etc. Clover is said only to grow on good land.
    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
    Eddie Brennan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kilkeasy, Co. Kilkenny