School: Dún an Ochta (Buachaillí)
- Location:
- Eyrecourt, Co. Galway
- Teachers: Séamus Mac a' Bhuidhe Úna Ní Laighidh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0056, Page 0151
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- Uses of Herbs`1. (a) Ivy-leaf cured coughs. Ivy was found growing on a wall with lime. To a pot of ivy-leaves a half-pot of water was added. It was boiled down to half the amount. This was then strained, and liquorice, sugar-candy, and a glass of whiskey added. This was a great cure for colds.(b) Ivy-Leavy was also a remedy for drawing water from flesh. It was put on as a bandage.Nettles were used as a cure for Rheumatism by placing them between two sheets.Chicken-weed for a poultice.Allderberry made wine which was good for many ailments and diseases.A yellow flower (which grows with a leave like cabbage) was dried and smoked as a cure for Consumption.
