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Greaghclogh, Co. Cavan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1002, Page 105

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    to draw out the corrupt matter. A lot of medicines are taken from herbs.
    There came a doctor to this district known as a herb doctor. He distributed a lot of his herb medicine to people who suffered from pains, and they got a wonderful relief.
    There is a herb which grows (known) in this district known as Saint Patrick's leaf. This leaf is a certain and immediate cure for a boil. The leaf has only to be laid on top of the boil in place of a poultice and it draws out the corrupt matter. Those who understand herbs and know how to use them can be cured of many diseases.
    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
    Bill Kincaid
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Seeharan, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Mrs T. Cochrane
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Greaghclogh, Co. Cavan