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School: Easgéiphtine (C.) (roll number 2040)

Location:
Askeaton, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Áine, Bean Mhic Eoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0503, Page 095

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    nettles in May he will not suffer from any rash during the remainder of that year.

    WATERCRESS:-
    To get in streams and is used for salads. It is said to be very good for delicate people.

    SCOTCH GRASS
    Scutch grass grows in most potatoe gardens; it is harmful because it spreads.

    BUTTER CUPS
    Grow in most fields in this district but they are said to impoverish the soil.

    GARLIC
    Forms part of the undergrowth of woods, and is very strongly scented. It is said that if cows eat it their milk and the butter got from it taste very strongly also.

    SPLOUNK
    This is very harmful because if not cut down it spreads rapidly and impoverishes the soil.

    GROUNDSEL
    A small little plant which grow near or on top of walls. Birds love to peck at it and eat it.

    LAUREL AND IVY LEAVES
    Are used for cleaning black or navy clothes
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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
    Pupils of Askeaton G. N. S.