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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Ros Mhic Treóin (roll number 967)

Location:
New Ross, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Sr M.R. Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh
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  1. Marshmallow Ointment

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    Take the marshmallow leaf, which is smooth and of a pale purphy pinkish colour.
    Some try to get it to grow but cannot, it comes to other's gardens without any trouble and it is supposed to bring good luck to the owners.
    Chop the leaf finely and put it in a pan of boiling fat (fresh lard).
    Put in a small piece of pure bee's wax.
    Strain the mixture and allow to cool.
    This makes
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Tessie Kielthy
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13
    Address
    Irishtown, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    Mrs J. Ennis
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tagoat, Co. Wexford