School: Dunmanus, Toormore
- Location:
- Dunmanus East, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Helena Lucey
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0288, Page 131a
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- (continued from previous page)Lus na Fola). It has a flat, white blossom, and is treated in the same manner as dandelion and wild sage. It is drunk for rheumatism.
AGRIMONY. (Cnáibh Uisge, nó Méirín na Mágh), was greatly used for coughs and colds.
The GARLIC which everybody knows, and which grows very plentifully is very good for the lungs and so is used for bad colds and influenza. It is a plant with a bulbous root, a very pungent taste and strong smell. Its Irish name is (Gáirleóg) The wild garlic is called "Gáirleóg Mhuire", Gairleóg Fhiadhain, no Cneamh. The flower of the garlic is called "Lurathán".
SORREL. Its Irish name is (Samhad, nó Riblechán, nó Puinneóg). It is a plant with a sour juice, and is much used for kidney complaints. The leaves are sometimes used as a salad. There is also cow-sorrel. Its Irish name is (Samadh Bó, nó Realgán)
Mountain or sheep sorrel is called "Ramhadh Caorach) and wood sorrel is called (Seamróg, nó Billeóg na n-Éan).
EYEBRIGHT is very useful for weak eyes. Its Irish names are - Lín Radharch, Soillse na Súl, Lus na Leac, Glanrosg, Lus na Bainne, agus Radhaircín.
Nettles are very good for nettle rash, and are used as a tonic, and can be used as a vegetable if necessary.
- Collector
- Mary O' Sullivan
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Toormore, Co. Cork
