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School: Mercy Convent, Wexford (roll number 969)

Location:
Loch Garman, Co. Loch Garman
Teacher:
Sr. Beinín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0881, Page 279

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    Old Irish Cures.
    1, The Dandelion Cure.
    The Dandelion Cure is supposed to be an old Irish Cure for Consumption. First, it is boiled. Then strained and bottled. A tablespoon of this bottle taken three times a day is a very safe cure for Consumption.
    2, Nettle Cure.
    Nettles are used to cure blood diseases; especially Blood Pressure. The nettles are boiled. Then the liquid is strained, and the residue taken 3 times a day. It is also a good tonic.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. cleachtas an leighis
        1. leigheas dúchasach (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Biddy Redmond
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Loch Garman, Co. Loch Garman