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School: Árd Aoibhinn

Location:
Ardeevin, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Máire Úna Ní Chonfhaola
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0018, Page 196

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    There is a weed or plant called Nacana na company that is very good for cuts or cattle. with sore udders. The root of this plant is pulped and applied to the sore. There is another plant called Bocail an tige that grows on the end wall of a thatched house. It was supposed to be good for sore eyes. This plant has a soft sappy green leaf. They used to squeeze this leaf into a plate and
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Patrick Keaveny
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    71
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Cloonnacross, Co. Galway