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School: Tyrrellspass (C) (roll number 6040)

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Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Bean Uí Chonduibh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0731, Page 447

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    Elder Blossom. Is a good face wash.
    Elder Berries. Makes wine almost as good as port.
    Holly Berries. bait for fishing.
    Hay Boiled. is good for young claves.
    Hosehound. cures cough.
    Ivy Leaf. This is used for dying, for dressing.
    Laurel Leaf. This is used for flavouring milk puddings.
    Mosses. are used for poultices.
    Mint. for flavouring soups.
    Nettles. used for curing blood pressure.
    Oak Bark. Tans hides.
    Parsley. is used for kidney trouble.
    Rushes. are used for making candles.
    Rowanberry. bait for trout or perch.
    Sweet Meadow. used for washing milk pails to give the
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maura Conniffe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Mrs Pilkington
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    70
    Address
    Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath