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School: Naomh Colmcille (roll number 16047)

Location:
Aghamore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Aindrias Mac Aodhagáin
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  1. Local Folklore - Herbs

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    The old people speak of plants used to cure certain ailments or diseases. They say that foxs-crubs would cure a pain in the back. They also say that chicken weed would cure a sore troat. It is said that there is a certain plant called "healer." It would cure a pain in the back. It grows in soft places. It is very hard found. In winter it cannot be found. It dies away and in Spring it grows up green.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Helen Folliard
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Coolnaha North, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mr P. Folliard
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Coolnaha North, Co. Mayo