brog-bane
bog bean n was the boiling of some plant found in the woods and was used as a cure for dysentry. Sister did not know the name of the plant. She also said the people of the Grey Islands could find a plant as a cure for any disease and this is what her people relied on in all sicknesses. [bog bean - p...
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| Summary: | bog bean n was the boiling of some plant found in the woods and was used as a cure for dysentry. Sister did not know the name of the plant. She also said the people of the Grey Islands could find a plant as a cure for any disease and this is what her people relied on in all sicknesses. [bog bean - perhaps?] JH DICT CEN. Not used Not used Withdrawn Withdrawn but no stamp; "Newfoundland Folklore Survey" card |
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