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School: Mounttrenchard, Leamhchoill (roll number 2540)

Location:
Mounttrenchard, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Tadhg Ó Nuanáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0481, Page 143

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    Herbs.
    Weeds
    The following are the most harmful in our farm. The thistle, ragworth, dockleaves, groundsel, comfrey, nettle and dandelion.
    The thistle and ragworth and comfrey are the most harmful weeds growing in the farm. They spread rapidly, and impoverish the soil. The nettle and dockleaf grow where the land is fertile.
    The dockleaves will cure a nettle sting. The leaf is pound up, and the juicy pulp is applied to the injured part.
    Nettles are excellent for cleansing the blood, and they are also used as food for fowl.
    Groundsel is a pretty
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    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
    Kathleen Taylor
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Knocknabooly West, Co. Limerick