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School: Eanach Mór (C.) (roll number 12427)

Location:
Annaghmore, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Caitlín, Bean Uí Mhiadhaigh
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    The names of weeds are: Tear Ban, Cowsfoot, Turaun. The ones which grow in good land are, Burdock root, Lady's Mantle.
    Burdock is used in medicine for stomach trouble. The burdock root is boiled and the liquid is then ready for use.
    The Turaun used as a food for cattle. It is chopped up and mixed with gruel, made of Indian meal and water. The Nettle is also used as a vegetable by the people.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs James Murphy
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    58
    Address
    Kilfree, Co. Sligo