School: Stoneyford, Thomastown (roll number 3029)

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1. Local Herbs

   

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   Many different herbs are found in this district. Harmful weeds are also found on our farm. The most harmful of these weeds are Praiscach, Thistles, Nettles, Spunk 'Squitch' grass, Blind Eyes, buseacáins and crow foot. These weeds are harmful because they spread rapidly. Crow foot does not spread as quickly as the others and is not as harmful. Nettles grow near ruins of old houses and old walls. Spunk and Buacaláins grow on bad land. Crow Foot is able to cure animals of many diseases. Boil it with new milk and give it to the sick animal. Garlic is found near Ennisnag and it cures sore eyes and is very good for the throat if you eat it raw. Water Cress is good too and improves your health. Nettles are often cooked and eaten by the people. They are often eaten in early Summer when the cabbage would not be ready. They are often given to young turkeys and help to make them hardy. You should cut off the leaves and do not boil the stem.

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   Topics

   1. activities
      1. medical practice
         1. folk medicine (~11,815)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Teresa Kearney

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Oldtown, Co. Kilkenny

   Informant

   James Kearney

   Gender

   Male

   Age

   60

   Address

   Oldtown, Co. Kilkenny