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School: Cill Barúin (roll number 10595)

Location:
Kilbarron, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Séan C. Ó Ciaráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1027, Page 091

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    “Nightshade is an herb that grows commonly throughout the country...”

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    Nightshade is an herb that grows commonly throughout the country. This herb has dark green leaves and when they are boiled in is drunk it is a good cure for kidney disease.
    Dandelion roots boiled and the water in which they are boiled in drunk, is a splendid cure for liver disease.
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