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School: Coill an Easbuig (Bishopswood), Dundroma

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Bishopswood, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Mícheál Mac Cárthaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0582, Page 230

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  1. Herbs (continued)

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    Comfrey (Lus na gcuamh mbiasle)
    A Plant with large green leaves + is good for lung or chest trouble
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. Herbs

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    Mistletoe:- Is a tonic for the heart.
    Nettles: It is an old Custom in this district to eat three meals of nettles. - baked as a vegetable in the Month of May
    Maire Ni Dhubhlin
    March Mallow
    Said to be good for colds or Bronchitis
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Simeón Mac Conradha
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Bishopswood, Co. Tipperary

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    The Dandeloin: Is given to young chickens + turkeys + to Pigs.
    Dock leaf: When steeped in water is a cure or relief for the sting of a nettle.
    Also chopped up + boiled for pigs
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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