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School: Westland (roll number 8428)

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Donore, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Mrs E.J. Roberts
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  1. Local Cures, Herbs and Weeds (continued)

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    Slanders, sorrel, and chicken-weed have medicinal properties in them.
    The Green Herb is one that cures jaundice, it also cures sore eyes.
    Slanders cures cuts.
    Chicken-weed and sorrel take down swelling.
    [Plant Pressing] - Slanders
    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
    Betty Mc Whirter
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Drumlayne, Co. Meath
    Informant
    Mr R. Mc Whirter
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Drumlayne, Co. Meath