School: An Daingean, Cuinche
- Location:
- Dangan, Co. Clare
- Teachers: Stiofán Mac Clúin Treasa Ní Chonmara
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30.5.38 Cures Rheumatism.
The leaves and stem of the yarrow plant boiled in water to be taken every morning fasting.
To rub a ball of nettles to the affected part of the body or to beat it with a beart of nettles..
Chickenweed in water and then strained and a wine-glassful of the water taken three times daily.
An ointment made from lard and the root of the Common Mallow is good for stiff joints.
A half glass of the 'tea'made from of the Mountain Ash taken before meals
The leaves of Bishop's Weed boiled and put up to the affected parts .
Young nettles boiled in water and a glass of the water taken three times daily.
The Bog Onion boiled in water and a small dose of the water taken after meals like a tonic.
To soak sugar lumps in turpentine and eat the sugar(continues on next page)
