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School: Naomh Pádraig

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Killala, Co. Mayo
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Laura C. Mc Kenna
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0142, Page 311

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  1. Cure for Epileptic Fits

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    Three handfuls of Mugwort plant chopped finely. (The root may be used when the leaves are not to had during the winter) to one quart of beer. Boil this down slowly to 1 pint. Take a wineglass 3 times a day after meals. If a fit is felt coming on take a double dose.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
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    English