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School: Whitecross, Julianstown (roll number 3380)

Location:
Whitecross, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Criostóir Breathnach
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0685, Page 266

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    purifies the blood.
    14. Dandlion and water grass cures stomac trouble.
    15. Hemlock flowers boiled until it is the colour of tea cures a pain in the back.
    16. Brook-lime boiled with water-cress is good for a cold.
    17. Cranes bill boiled and taken is good for scurvy.
    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
    Eileen Boylan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Julianstown, Co. Meath
    Informant
    Mrs Kennedy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballygarth, Co. Meath