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School: Beacán (C.)

Location:
Bekan, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Dhonnchú
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0109, Page 284

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    The dock grow mostly on rich ground and will take all the good out of the land.
    The dock leaf cures sunburn and also the sting of a nettle. There is a little tube in the centre of the dock and it contains oil and if this is rubbed on the effected part it will be cured.
    The wild carrot is a cure for rheumatism. Comphrey is a cure for sore feet, and the dandelion which grows in a
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Murray
    Gender
    Female