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School: Traceystown (roll number 12156)

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Tracystown West, Co. Wexford
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Proínséas Bean Uí Phearáil
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    hemlock dried and mixed with food or drink were considered to be a powerful "love potion".
    The rind of the elder tree boiled with mutton suet cures a burn without leaving a scar, and the Mullein plant is highly valued for chest trouble, while marigolds steeped in vinegar and rubbed on the teeth were a remedy for toothache.
    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
    Kathleen Curran
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13
    Address
    Coolcull (Moylers), Co. Wexford
    Informant
    Mrs O' Brien
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    75
    Address
    Coolcull (Moylers), Co. Wexford