School: Kilclonfert
- Location:
- Kilclonfert, Co. Offaly
- Teacher: T. Mainséal
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- 1. Blast - sudden swelling on the face or head also in udder of cow. Bog moss or greet stone (hard stone of granite type found in gravel pit - u
nbreakable) boiled together for some considerable time. The resultant mixture applied as a formentation.
Holy water and wine mixed in equal proportions and applied to the swelling.
2. Cold or flu - Butchers broom boiled - water strained, fluid taken internally. Butcher's broom is a plant found in some gardens, resembles box or oral leaf privet..
3. To cover up blemish on a horse that has hurt its knees in a fall by making hair grow on affected part.
Burnt leather mixed with fresh butter applied to affected part.
4. To cure a festered sore. Poultice with leaves of the Rose Noble at same time saying prayers for repose of her soul or for souls of departed.
This plant 'Rose Noble' is a common garden weed with thick underground stem, very hard to eradicate. It given out a strong pungent smell when broken. If you call this plant 'stinking roger'as it is sometimes done(continues on next page)
