School: Carron / Carthan (roll number 7573)
- Location:
- Carran, Co. Clare
- Teacher: Micheál Ó Muirthille
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- There are some herb which are used for deseases. There are many herb which grow in rich land such as, Thistles, Nettles, and dog leaves. There do great harm to the farmer as they prevent the crops from growing. People give them to Turkeys and pigs. There is an herb called Garlick and it is a cure for a cold and it is also given to cattle. Ivy is also used for cleaning clothes. There is another herb called Water Cress and people eat it instead of cabbage. Rushes also grow in bad land.
- Collector
- Máire Ní Colgan
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Rannagh East, Co. Clare
