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School: Drom Fada (roll number 16137)

Location:
Drumfad, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Coluínn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1090, Page 282

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    "Coltsfoot," thistles, "pirl grass" and switch grass" are the most harmful weeds that grow on our farm. They spread rapidly and impoverish the soil.
    "Crawtoe" grows in good land and "Bathrom and "Bog Beam" grows on bog land.
    "Billar" is a plant that is found in streams and very damp places. It can be eaten with salt. It is very good for the blood.
    "Nettles are boiled and the soup is drunk. The soup of nettles is good for the measles.
    "Bathrom" is got in bog and damp places. "Bathrom" is boiled. Then half burned lime is mixed with it. Then it is strained and put into bottles One spoonful is taken at a
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Florence Mc Collum
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carran Lower and Upper, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Mrs Sweeney
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Magherawardan, Co. Donegal