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School: Naomh Éamoinn, Dúnmaonmhuighe (roll number 10703)

Location:
Coolkellure, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Sorcha Ní Ghabhann
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0304, Page 428

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    The most harmful weeds of this locality are Crowsfoot, Chickenweed and Catmint. These spread very rapidly and are very difficult to eradicate. Couch grass is also very harmful and it is almost impossible to get rid of it.
    Thistles and docks are found on good land, "Curraraun" and Ragwort on poor wet land, the latter is supposed to greatly impoverish the soil.
    Certain herbs have medicinal properties - The leaf of a dock is used to nettle stings, the juice of the dandelion cures warts if applied daily. Camomile tea made from camomile flowers is taken for indigestion, it is also used for bathing a swollen face. An infusion made by steeping wild violet leaves in water is supposed to ward off consumption.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Landon
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    73
    Address
    Coolkellure, Co. Cork