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School: Convent of Mercy, An Pasáiste, Corcaigh

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0390, Page 197

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    this will cure baldness and promote a fresh growth of hair.

    Cloves
    For many stomach disorders such as flatulency, especially when accompanied by a headache, clove tea is an excellent remedy. Put two or three cloves in a cup, and half fill with boiling water. Cover with a saucer for a few minutes, then sip slowly.

    Sage Tea
    To enrich the blood, and excellent for almost all liver troubles as well as to clear the system.

    Nettles
    As a vegetable. Wash well plunge into boiling water (salted). Squeeze
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    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
    Helen Hyde
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Passage West, Co. Cork