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School: Achadh Fobhair (roll number 13853)

Location:
Aghagower, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Hannah T. Kevilla
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0088E, Page 07_024

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    The worst weed on the farm is the dockweed. It is very harmful it spreads very quickly through the land and makes the land poor. There are a number of herbs that cure diseases such as the Garlic which cures colds
    Hemlock which cures swelling
    Dandelion which is a cure for yellow jaundice
    Nettles which cure measels
    The garlic and nettles are to be boiled in water and the juice given to the patient.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas O Malley
    Gender
    Male