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School: Leitir Mhic an Bhaird (Robertson) (roll number 15283)

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Leitir Mhic an Bhaird, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Nábla Nic Amhlaidhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1054, Page 378

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  1. Plants and Weeds (continued)

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    is added to it. Some people take it to tea. We find people who prefer to use it raw.
    Sloak is also got along the rocks. It is similar to dulse in appearance but it is of a green colour.
    How cooked:- It is boiled for a few hours and then it is eaten with potatoes.
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  2. Cures

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    The ivy leaf is considered a very good cure for corns.
    The water in which sally rods are boiled is said to be very good for sore feet. If the feet are washed in the water, it hardens the skin and takes the soreness away.
    The tops of young gorse boiled in milk with a little garlic added, The milk is strained and a cupful taken twice or three times daily as a cure for diahorrea.
    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
    Nábla Nic Amhlaidhé
    Gender
    Female
    Occupation
    Múinteoir