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Moher, Co. Cavan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0969, Page 223

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    Scutch-grass as it is called is very harmful in crops it spreads rapidly and impoverish the ground. Thistles, Charlock and redshank are also injurious. Thistles and docks will be found on rich soil.
    Firs and rushes will be found on bad land. Hemlock is used for a swelling. It is stewed and applied as a poultice.
    Nettle-tea is given to children having measles. The nettle is stewed and the tea is used.
    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
    Margaret Monaghan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Drummany Rahan, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Patrick Monaghan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Drummany Rahan, Co. Cavan