School: St John of God Convent, Rathdowney (roll number 16203)
- Location:
- Rathdowney, Co. Laois
- Teacher: The Sisters
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0828, Page 120
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- XML “Cures in Olden Times - Bite of Dog”
- XML “Cures in Olden Times - Toothache”
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- Rue and garlic boiled together with treacle and pewter filings and given to patient before breaking his fast was a great cure for the bite of the dog.
- Marigolds steeped in vinegar and rubbed well on teeth and gums was a sovereign remedy against tooth ache.
- Mullein known as the Hagtaper was highly valued for chest trouble.
- Rag weed a common plant called "Yellow Boy" was used as a healing for Sore throat.
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- Collector
- Alice Tighe
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 14