Anne Griffith
Griffith, Anne (1734–1821), practitioner of folk medicine
About Anne Griffith
Lived 1734 – 1821 (aged 87). Anne Griffith was a British traditional medicine.
Anne Griffith (1734–1821) was a Welsh practitioner of folk medicine who was an early user of foxgloves to treat heart conditions.
Life Griffith was born in Aberdaron in 1734. She spent all of her adult life at a small cottage, Bryn Canaid, in the area of the parish called Uwchmynydd. She was known for herbal recipes. Notable amongst of which was her use of foxgloves for heart conditions. This was before it had been formally "discovered" by the British scientist William Withering.
She also acted as a midwife and among the children was Richard Robert Jones otherwise known as the linguist Dic Aberdaron.
Griffith died at her home in 1821. She was buried in St Hywyn's Church, Aberdaron. Information is known about her work due to studies of William Jones (Gwilym Daron) who lives in Aberdaron.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Anne Griffith?
Griffith, Anne (1734–1821), practitioner of folk medicine
When was Anne Griffith born?
Anne Griffith was born on 17 January 1734 in Aberdaron.
When did Anne Griffith die?
Anne Griffith died on 25 October 1821 in Aberdaron.
What was Anne Griffith's occupation?
Anne Griffith was a traditional medicine.
What nationality was Anne Griffith?
Anne Griffith was British.
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