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School: Cluain Tuirc (C.)

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Cloonturk, Co. Leitrim
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Máire Ní Gharaidh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0217, Page 118

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    of fever.
    Bugleweed relieves hard coughs
    Blackcurrant for hoarseness
    Dandelion root for liver and kidney trouble
    Elderflower and peppermint for feverish colds
    Red clover tops for bad cough
    Ragwort for rheumatic swelling
    Red dock root a mouth to remove sores
    The leaves or seeds of the nettle are good for the blood.
    Slippery elm for consumption and bronchitis
    Soapwort for skin diseases
    Woundwort for cramps and pains in the joints
    Witch Hazel for varicose veins
    Skullcap is a cure for inflammation
    Oak bark is a cure for inflammation in the eyes and eyebright is also a cure for weak eye sight
    Conclusion
    Long ago the old people used to say "In very country God hath placed the herb for the service of man"
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    May Notley
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    12
    Informant
    Annie Notley
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    38
    Address
    Cloonboniagh South, Co. Leitrim