School: Sráid na Cathrach (C.) (roll number 8851)
- Location:
- Milltown Malbay, Co. Clare
- Teacher: Úna, Bean Uí Bhriain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0622, Page 559
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- (continued from previous page)yarrow were used for Rheumatism Plantain the slender leaved type was used for external bleeding and the broad leaved for enternal bleeding.
The houseleek was used as a blister.
The common ivy was used for making ointment for a burn and also as a wash for the eyes
A great many wild plants are Poisonous but the most deadly ones are the Hemlock the nightshades and the Foxglove.
The Hemlock when roasted is useful for breaking lumps.
It is safe to use all umple bearing plants which grow in dry places but all such plants growing in marshes contain poison.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Kitty Malone
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Milltown Malbay, Co. Clare
- Informant
- Martin Howard
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- c. 55
- Address
- Ballyvaskin South, Co. Clare
