School: Caisleán Uí Liatháin (C.) (roll number 6845)
- Location:
- Castlelyons, Co. Cork
- Teacher: S. Ní Mhuchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0381, Page 215
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- "Docks," Cornkale, Charlock, Nettle's, the Buachailín Buidhe, Scutch grass, ferns, thistles, Silver weed, Spúinc are some of the most harmful weeds growing on land about here.They are harmful because they spread very rapidly and because they impoverish the soil. Cornkale is a rapid spreader and it impoverishes the soil very much too.Thistles and Buacalláns grow where land is good, while ferns seem to do well on poor land.Here, certain herbs are said to possess medicinal properties.
Yarrow - is good for rheumatism
St. Johns wort growing in Buckleys Bog Glenarousk is a cure for warts. The flower is yellow and small.Dandelion is used for liver trouble.
Marshmallows cure "pains" (Rheumatism)
Marshmallows are boiled, the juice is strained off.(continues on next page)
