School: Graughlough

Location:: Greaghclogh, Co. Cavan
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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.
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Topics
1. activities
  medical practice
  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

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