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School: Camdhoire (roll number 14573)

Location:
Camderrynabinnia, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire Ní Dhubhchon
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    on the sides of houses and is a cure for sore eyes. "Cumphrey" is a cure for sores. The root of the "Cumphrey" is cleaned and scraped and applied to the sore. For sprains and hurts in animals mostly the marsh mallow is used.
    Wild clover is said to be a cure for the yellow jaundice. Water cress is eaten as a vegetable and is
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Collector
    Marion Walsh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Craggagh, Co. Mayo