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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0780, Page 129

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  1. Herbs as Cures (continued)

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    own homes to cure a sting. They used dockleaves to cure a headache. They used young nettles boiled with new milk to cure pains They used yew tree to cure ringworm. The fosterspit was used to cure boils. The seventh son of a family was supposed to cure a toothache. The male fern was used as a worm powder.
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    “Paul O'Beirne's grandfather was a very strong man...”

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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Anne Nolan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Nurney, Co. Kildare
    Informant
    Patrick Nolan
    Relation
    Grandparent
    Gender
    Male