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School: Drom Dhá Liag (B.) (roll number 12229)

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Drom Dhá Liag, Co. Chorcaí
Teacher:
Domhnall Ó Ciardha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0301, Page 123

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    The following are some of the cures which the people used in this locality in years gone by:
    1.
    Nettles - are good for purifying the blood. They are also good as a tonic.
    2.
    Red-clover - is good for coughs.
    3.
    Blackberries - are an excellent tonic useful in cases of diarrhea.
    4.
    Blackcurrants are useful for hoarseness, sore throats, and coughs.
    5.
    Dandelion - is a good tonic useful for kidneys and liver disorder.
    6.
    Ground ivy - is good for coughs and in-
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. cleachtas an leighis
        1. leigheas dúchasach (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael Collins
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Drom Dhá Liag, Co. Chorcaí
    Informant
    Mr Paul Ross
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    An Garrán Theas, Co. Chorcaí