School: Collinstown
- Location:
- Collinstown, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: T. Ó Loingsigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0722, Page 208
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- Herbs. In this locality many herbs are believed to cure sores.
Rogger Leaf. This leaf is believed to cure sores on the legs, arms, backs, and bodies. It is a shape like the ace of spades.
St Patrick's Leaf. This leaf is so called because St Patrick cured many wounds with it. It is green and oval shaped.
March Mallows. This is a tall herb about four feet high and it is generally used for swelling. It is boiled and the...
