School: Affane, Ceapach Chuinn (roll number 16272)
- Location:
- Affane Hunter, Co. Waterford
- Teacher: Bríd Bean Uí Chonaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0647, Page 36
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- There are many kinds of herbs growing in our fields and woods.
Some are useful and others quite the reverse as :-
1. Bind-weed 2. Nettle 3. Robin-run-the-hedge 4. Thistles 5. Briars - and other weeds of every size and variety spring up when land is left un-tilled.
These take root so firmly that even years of careful cultivation is required to destroy them completely.
On the other hand it is said there is a cure for every disease that affects mankind.
In early ages and still among primitive races herbs are the only medicine for curing wounds, sores and other diseases.
The herb-woman or witch-doctor still holds place of honour among savage tribes. Even in our own land we have the 'knowledgeable woman' in whom people place great trust(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Brighid Ní Chonaill
- Gender
- Female
- Occupation
- Príomhoide
