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School: Skerries (St. Patrick's : Boys) (roll number 16332)

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Skerries, Co. Dublin
Teacher:
T. Mc Namee
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0785, Page 69

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    Local Cures.
    (Skerries Co. Dublin)
    There are several cures to be obtained from herbs. Hock when boiled down is a great cure for sprains.
    Parsley boiled down and the water drunk is a cure for consumption.
    Another good cure is celery boiled down and eaten. There are also several cures to be had from seawater. In September the seaweed bursts and there is iodine in the water which is a great cure for rheumatism. A
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Desmond Potter
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    The Harbour, Co. Dublin