School: Knockcommon (roll number 16549)
- Location:
- Knockcommon, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Sighle Nic Aibhsc
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0684, Page 144
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- The most harmful weeds growing on our farm are :- scutch, farrowban, dandelion, nettle, thistle, docken, and grounsel. The scutch, dandelion, farrowban, and groundsel are harmful as they spread rapidly and the others impoverish the soil.
Two plants, clover and shakey-heads, are noticed only growing on very good land, especially beside a river.
Locals obtain cures for piles as follows - Firstly get the root of a large type of buttercup which is found growing in marshy places. Next cut and wash the root and boil it until it is soft. You then mix it with a half pound of lard which forms an ointment.
The dandelion is noted for its medicinal properties for the liver. The cure is got by boliing the dandelion in a sup of water and drinking the juice.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Maureen Lenehan
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Gilltown, Co. Meath
