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School: Ardfinnan (B.), Cahir (roll number 16077)

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Ardfinnan, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
W. J. Nugent
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    Spounch or poor man's cabbage is the most harmful weed growing. This weed destroys the crops. The red deck root is a cure for ulcers in the mouth. The elder berry is used for dyeing. The good leaf which grows with the potatoes, and goes away with them is said to be a cure for a burn.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Michael Whyte
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    56
    Address
    Rochestown, Co. Tipperary