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School: Bigwood, Mullinavat (roll number 2961)

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Rathnasmolagh, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Tomás Ó Briain
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    “The weeds of the land are the Dockroot, Praiseac, Black Buttons, Thisel.”

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    The weeds of the land are the Dockroot, Praiseac, Black Buttons, Thisel.
    If Praiseac is found it is a sign of bad land.
    Dandelion is a cure for kidney trouble. Dockroot is a cure for a sting of a nettle. Some people bring in nettles and boil them. It is said that nettles are good for the blood. Water cress is good for the blood. Sorrell is also eaten.
    The berries of St Johns flower are poison for Cattle, horses, and 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
    Collector
    Michael Dillon
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Fahy, Co. Kilkenny