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School: Shanagolden (C.) (roll number 4184)

Location:
Seanghualainn, Co. Luimnigh
Teacher:
Úna, Bean Uí Riada
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0483, Page 369

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    clearing the blood of any impurities or irritation. Pimples, sores, ugly breaking out, and dull eyes are signs of blood trouble, and in all these cases a diet of nettles is very good.
    Hemlock was used in the preparation of a blister with other compounds. It is deadly poison.
    Crowsfoot is a great cure for Murrin in cattle when boiled with new milk.
    Crainsbeck is used as a syrup for a cough. it should be washed and thoroughly cleaned then put into a saucepan, and covered over with boiling water. It should be boiling until the water turns a brownish colour. Then it is sweetened to taste
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. cleachtas an leighis
        1. leigheas dúchasach (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Hanly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Baile Uí Dhonnagáin, Co. Cheatharlach
    Informant
    Mrs Hanly
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cnoc na Buaile Thoir, Co. Luimnigh