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School: Breac-chluain

Location:
Brackloon South, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Liam Mac Gabhann
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0107, Page 039

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    There are a few weeds, I know of, such as, Chicken Weed, Coltsfoot, Wicks, Watercress, Comfrey, Nettles, Gorywoag; Blisce, Blisceãn, Thistles, Bocalãn, and the Fuarãn.
    The Chicken Weed is used for colds. The Coltsfoot is a harmful weed for the potatoes. Wicks are bad for grass. Watercress if good for the people's health in the Spring time.
    Comfrey is good for healing cuts and sores. Gorywoag is harmful to potatoes and oats. Bliscoãn is good for some people's health. The Fuarán is used for feeding pigs.
    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
    Bridie Fahey
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Gorteen More, Co. Mayo