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School: Clara (roll number 16116)

Location:
Clara Upper, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Máire Ní Mhathúna

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Local Cures - Clara

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0859, Page 378

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Local Cures - Clara

Yarrow Weed is used as a cure for Lumbago and Sciatica.
Methed: The wees is washed and the blossom is cut off. Then the remaining portion is well boiled in a little water. The weed is then taken out. The juice is taken as a drink. It is thought to be a good remedy for Lumbago and Sciatica.

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Collector
Denis Knox
Gender
male
Address
Grangehill, Co. Kilkenny
Informant
Thomas Knox
Relation
parent
Gender
male
Age
62
Address
Grangehill, Co. Kilkenny
Language
English