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School: Cill Mhuire (roll number 8139)

Location:
Kilmurry, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Ruairc
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0245, Page 008

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    Nettles. 31/5/1938.
    People used the nettle long ago in Ireland to cure diseases. In summer the nettle is mostly to be seen.
    It cures people who have rash on any part of their body. When the nettle is pulled it is rubbed on the rash and it burns it.
    Nettles are also good for the blood. First it is boiled, and the juice taken out of them. It is very bitter to drink, but when there is sugar in it, it is not so bad. Long ago nettles were used as vegetables just as we use cabbage nowadays.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Mc Garry
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Rathmoyle, Co. Roscommon