School: Colmán, Fíodh Árd (roll number 14081)
- Location:
- Colman (Cramptmore), Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: Caitlín Ní Dhomhnaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0559, Page 188
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- Herbs were much used long ago for many ailments.
They are still used in this part of the country.
Marsh-Mallow boiled until it forms a jelly is used as a cure for Rheumatism and Sprains.
Dog-roots scraped and boiled in milk, then strained and taken as a medicine is considered blood-purifier.
Nettles boiled like cabbage and used as a vegetable prevents contagious deseases (diseases).
Male-fern roasted and mixed with fresh lard is supposed to cure Anthonys Fire, the blood of a Cahill is also a cure.
Forge-water is a cure for Chilblains.
- Collector
- John Keating
- Gender
- Male
