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School: Tulach an Iarainn (B.)

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Tallow, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Proinnsias Ó Laoghaire
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0639, Page 78

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    Ground Ivy. The juice of ground ivy cures skin diseases.
    Thyme. Thyme is generally good for thr body.
    Dock Root. Dock root is good for rheumatism.
    Dandelion. The root of a dandelion is a popular remedy for kidney and liver trouble.
    Mullein. Boil mullein plant to cure consumption.
    Foxglove. Foxglove rubbed to a burn when boiled will cure it.
    Nettle stings. Cure blood rash.
    Nettle seed. Nettle seed is good for consumption.
    Blackcurrant Jam. Blackcurrant jam cures sore throats.
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    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
    Pól Becer
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mr M. Beecher
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Tallow, Co. Waterford