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School: An Clochar (roll number 14705)

Location:
Kilbarron, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Mother Philomena
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1028, Page 209

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    knew the value of yarrow, we should hear of no epidemics of fever.
    Nettle is also a splendid tonic for rashes and the tea will clean the blood. Nettle seed, if taken often, will prevent consumption. Ash leaves are a laxative and will relieve rheumatism.
    Water cress is very rich in salt, while its juices are splendid in arresting tuberculosis of the lungs.
    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
    Mary Lynn
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal