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School: Naomh Colmcille (roll number 16047)

Location:
Aghamore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Aindrias Mac Aodhagáin
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    It is said that the people long ago used a plant called camaile for jaundice. it is said that many people got cured with this plant. This plant grows on the banks of wells. It is said that the seventh son or seventh daughter has a cure for ringworm, by blowing their breath in the person's mouth that has the ringworm. It is said that if you get a square shaped leave growing on a beautiful palm tree which grows only in very rich land, in low ground you
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Catherine Folliard
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Coolnaha North, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs A. Folliard
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    31
    Address
    Coolnaha North, Co. Mayo