School: Convent of Mercy, An Pasáiste, Corcaigh

Location:
Passage West, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Na Siúracha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0390, Page 157

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0390, Page 157

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  1. Yarrow.
    It is a cure for rheumatism. It is a weed which grows about 2ft. high. It is pulled up from the roots, washed, and put into a saucepan. It is covered over with water, and allowed to boil for a few hours, or until the juice wholly extracted. Then the juice is strained off, and allowed to cool. It is then suitable for drinking. A cup of the juice taken each morning cured the rheumatism.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
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    English