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School: Aonach Urmhumhan, Clochar na Trócaire

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Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
An tSr. Celestine
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0534, Page 356

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  1. Local Herbs

    “There are many herbs growing around my native district.”

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    There are many herbs growing around my native district. The most usual ones are the thistle, the dog-leaf, the dandelion and the nettle.
    Nearly all of these are used for curing some sickness. The dog-leaf is used for curing swollen feet and rheumatism. The dandelion is used for curing burns. and stings from various insects. The nettle is supposed to be a sign of good land when it grows on the
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Maher
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    12
    Address
    Summerhill, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Mr J. Maher
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    43
    Occupation
    Shopkeeper
    Address
    Summerhill, Co. Tipperary