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School: Cnocán Mhichil Naofa (Clochar)

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Claremorris, Co. Mayo
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0098, Page 389

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  1. Herbs

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    There are many herbs; the herbs called "Bochlán" and thistle are the most harmful; they poison horses sheep and cattle. The most reason why they are harmful is because they spread. The thistle grows in good land, and the "Bochlán" grows in bad land.
    A few potatoes are boiled put into a stocking and tied round the neck and they are supposed to supply an instant cure for a sore throat.
    A dandelion is a great cure for a wart.
    Nettles are boiled and used for feeding young turkeys.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Ita Curran
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballygowan, Co. Mayo