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. 2009 Jan;78(1):26-33.

An approach to traditional cures in Ulster

Linda-May Ballard  1
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An approach to traditional cures in Ulster

Linda-May Ballard. Ulster Med J. 2009 Jan.
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Lough Neagh Eel Fisherman, Thomas John Quinn, demonstrates the use of an eel skin bandage as a cure for sprain. (Photograph by TK Anderson).
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Coltsfoot. (Photograph by Paul Hackney)
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Bogbean or bogbane. (Photograph by Paul Hackney).
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Fig 4
Ribwort plantain (Photograph by Paul Hackney).
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Fig 5
Rose Noble (Photograph by Paul Hackney).
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Fig 6
Violet (Photograph by Paul Hackney).
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Whins (photograph by Paul Hackney).
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References

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    1. Roper Jonathan. English Verbal Charms. Helsinki: Academia Scientiarum Fennica; 2005. pp. 122–125. 2005) Folklore Fellows Communication No 288.
    1. Woods-Panzaru S, Nelson D, McCallum G, Ballard LM, Millar BC, et al. An examination of antibacterial and antifungal properties of constituents described in traditional Ulster cures and remedies. Ulster Med J. 2009;78(1):13–15. - PMC - PubMed

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