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School: Killorglin (C.) (roll number 12833)

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Killorglin, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Úna Nic Coluin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0434, Page 025

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    3. "Carrigeen Moss" boiled with lemon and taken going to bed cures a cold.
    4. "Rib-wort" mixed with cream will heal a cut quickly.
    5. "Penny leaves" will cure a sore head.
    6. Chicken-weed boiled with milk is a cure for the whooping cough.
    7. Nettles is a cure for indigestion.
    8. Broom is a cure for kidney trouble.
    9. Nettles are used to cure cancer.
    10. Water-plants are used
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máire Ní Shéaghdha
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballymacprior, Co. Kerry