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School: Twomilehouse (roll number 2284)

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Twomilehouse, Co. Kildare
Teacher:
Tomás Bineidh
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    March Mallow
    Marsh Mallow cures sprains swellings or bruises. Boil a bunch of it for two or three hours and bath the swelling for half an hour with the water.
    Water Rua
    Water Rua is a cure for anyone suffering from the kidneys a small portion of it eaten raw each day for about a month.
    Bog Sorrel
    Bog Sorrell is a cure for itch. It is pulled and put near the fire to dry. When dry it is easily made into powder. This powder is rubbed over the affected part once a day for three days.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Esther Leonard
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Johnstown or Dunshane, Co. Kildare