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School: Maoilinn (C.), Áth Treasna

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Meelin, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Cheallacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0350, Page 264

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    The most harmful weed growing on our farm is "yellow root" it is found growing near the bank of a river and in swampy places. Its stem is short and soft, and it dies down after flowering. Other herbs are chicken-weed, dock-leaf, dandelion, marshmallow, wood-sorrel, and nettles.
    A brew from the dandelion is used for indigestion and stomach complaints.
    Marshmallow is used for sprains and stiff joints. This is first boiled and then rubbed to the affected parts. Wood-sorrel which grows on ditches and in fields is eaten raw. This consists of a very small green leaf and it tastes somewhat like salt.
    Nettles are used by people for the good of their blood.
    Some of these herbs are very harmful and they make the soil
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Katty Mc Auliffe
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mr D. Mc Auliffe
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Meelin, Co. Cork