School: St John of God Convent, Rathdowney (roll number 16203)

Location:
Rathdowney, Co. Laois
Teacher:
The Sisters
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0828, Page 119

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0828, Page 119

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  3. XML “Cures in Olden Times - To Purify Blood”
  4. XML “Cures in Olden Times - Gout”
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  1. 1; There is a little plant called Bog-lane which is to be found in bogs, when it is boiled and the liquid drunk it purifies the blood.
    2; Another remedy for the same trouble is a shrub called Broom which is used in the same way.
    3; A form of tea made from herb called Agamomy is very good also.
    4; Unsalted butter is an old cure for drying up running sores.
    5; The best cure for any irritation of scalp is to make strong tea from figs.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.