School: Islandanny (roll number 5748/9)

Location:
Rea, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Chatháin

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0406, Page 424

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Rheumatism
For this a plaster of nettles was much used.

Chest-Colds
The herbs Marsh Mallow and Hoarhound were boiled and the juices made into a syrup and a specific quantity taken for chest colds.
For Boils
An herb called Mach útha nabha was roasted and applied to the affected part.

Collector
Máighreud Ní Concúbhair
Gender
female
Address
Rea, Co. Kerry
Language
English