School: Tulach an Iarainn (B.)

Location:
Tallow, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Proinnsias Ó Laoghaire

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0639, Page 81

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Garlic. Garlic mixed with an onion in a basin of lukewarm water is a cure for chilblains.

Dock Root. Dock root is a cure for eczema.
Caisearabán. Caisearabán is a cure for worm in cow's tail.
Parsley Tea. Parsley tea is used for bad kidneys.
Moss. Where the moss grows the land is poor.
Nettles. Where nettles bloom the soil is poor.
Furze Blossom. Furze blossom mixed with melted butter is a cure for an earache.
Marshmallow. Marshmallow is a cure for asthma when boiled and pounded.

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Collector
Seán Ó Caoinleáin
Gender
male
Informant
Mr M. Quinlan
Gender
male
Address
Tallow, Co. Waterford
Language
English