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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0595, Page 270

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    "Herbs"
    There is a herb called Praiseach Bhúidhe which does great harm,to the corn and wheat.It is impossible to separate it from corn.
    The dandelion does great damage also,and its roots are very long.
    Thistles only grow in good land.
    Nettles on only grow in bad land and make the land very poor.
    Chicken-weed destroys potatoes and vegetables.
    A herb named turkey -grass is a cure for rheumatism .It is boiled in water for a few hours, and then given to the patient to drink.
    A herb named meachan tathú or wild carrot ,is a cure for boils.
    A dog-leaf is a cure for a sting of a nettle .
    Ribbon grass is a cure for cuts
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    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
    Micheál Mac Inerney
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Patrick Mac Inerney
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Quin, Co. Clare