School: Taghmon (roll number 1762)

Location:
Taghmon, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
John J. Kelly
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0883, Page 182

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    In olden times the people of Ireland were badly served with medical values.

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    qualities.
    Chilblains were cured by penny leaves that grow on old walls. They were fried on a pan with hogs lard making an ointment which when applied stopped irritation.
    Marsh Mallow or holly hock was another popular herb. The leaves which when pounded into a paste was an excellent embrocation for sprains and bruises.
    Dandelion eaten raw was a great lung tonic and many suffering from lung affections have been cured by its use.
    Dandelion root dried and cleaned and when stewed on water was used with success and in case of Rheumatism a wine glass full to be taken each morning
    Parsley was another great vegetable used
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Fintan Martin
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mr M.J. Martin
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male