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School: Mungraid (B.) Luimneach (roll number 14409)

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Mungret, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Mrs B. Mulroy
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0528, Page 097

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    in headlands in gardens. The upper part of the Garlic when applied to Mumps is supposed to cure them.
    White Horehound.
    White Horehound is found in waste ground. The whole plant is aromatic and bitter and is a common remedy for coughs.
    Camomile
    Camomile is a plant with a sweet odour which is used as a tonic. It is a creeping flower. The flowers of the camomile when gathered are used to a make Camomile Shampoo. In order to make Camomile Shampoo you would get the leaves and boil them in water. They would then be drawn like tea and a little soap added. This Shampoo is particularly used by ladies with fair hair. Camomile Shampoo can also be bought at the chemists.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English