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School: Dundalk (Mercy Convent) (roll number 5387)

Location:
Dún Dealgan, Co. Lú
Teacher:
Sr. Pól
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0661, Page 008

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    Herbs.
    It is said that for every disease that afflicts mankind there is some particular herb that can cure it. This is probably true, because it is known that wild animals [when?] they are ill always look for, and find an herb that will cure them.
    The flowers of the "Dandelion", can be gathered in Spring and the tea made from them is used for purifying the blood.
    "Yarrow", is another common herb, and is used for chills and colds.
    The parts of the herbs which are used differ. Of some the leaves are used,
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. cleachtas an leighis
        1. leigheas dúchasach (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mena Gernon
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Baile na Trá, Co. Lú
    Informant
    Michael Mc Ardle
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Baile na Trá, Co. Lú