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School: Sliabh an Mhadra (C.)

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Sliabh an Mhadra, Co. Chiarraí
Teacher:
Eibhlín Ní Chearbhaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0416, Page 146

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    you press the leaves against the cut it stops the bleeding
    Speedwell or bright eye is used as a cure for the jaundice. The leaves are drawn like tea and then it is given to the sick person. Cumfrey is a weed and it has a bulb like a carrot, it is used for a sprain.
    The root is pounded into a pulp moistened with a little cold water and applied to the sprain it also reduced swelling in the foot. A spider's web is used to stop bleeding.
    If a person got a severe cut in the finger or
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. cleachtas an leighis
        1. leigheas dúchasach (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nora Kelly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Chill Mhór, Co. Chiarraí