School: Drumkerl
- Location:
- Drumkerril, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Ml. Mac Aoidh
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- This weed grows on any land, and grows to the height of six feet. There are little leaves like brussel sprouts growing along the stem and little seeds, and a yellow flower on each leaf. The leaves of it if plucked when green will preserve, and if stewed on sweet milk is a great cure for Tuberculosis, if taken after each meal.
- Collector
- Andrew Fitzpatrick
- Gender
- Male
- This herb will not grow unless it is planted and cared. It will only grow in fairly good land. There is a cure in it for swellings. The people boil it in water and rub it to the swollen parts.