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School: Ceathrú Mhic Ruaidhrí (roll number 10290)

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Carrowcrory, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Bean de Crochtun
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    1. Stinging Nettle is a cure used as a herb for a rash known as a nettle rash
    2. Yellow Docke. the root is boiled and is a good cure for rheumatism.
    3. Coltsfoot is an excellent cure for coughs and colds. A little coltsfoot put on a plate and lighted will smoulder away, and the smoe inhaled is a wonderful cure for sore and inflamed throat
    4 Linseed used as a cough mixture. When ground it is a good poultive. Oil extracted from it is good for burns.
    5. Fern Root is used for the expulsion of tape worm.
    6. Mistletoe for St Vitus dance.
    7. Iceland Moss - when boiled is very good for bronchitis and
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    John J. Keaveny
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    84
    Address
    Carrowreagh, Co. Sligo