School: Glin (C.) (roll number 3232)

Location:
An Gleann, Co. Luimnigh
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Cárthaigh
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  1. Tansy
    Mint
    Dandelion
    Garlic
    Camomile
    Cabbage leaf
    Sláunlus
    Noblame
    Mishameen
    Casthariván - water cress,
    TANSY is drawn to make tea. It is sometimes used as a flavouring in soup
    MINT was used in sauces.
    DANDELION root was dug, cleaned, and drawn like tea. It is a cure for lung trouble.
    GARLIC is a cure for toothache and neuralgia. It is also a cure for some diseases in cattle. It is used by crushing the root and using the juice
    CAMOMILE was used for making tea.
    CABBAGE LEAF was used as a cure for sores
    WATER CRESS and NETTLES are still used instead of cabbage and often boiled with bacon.
    CASTHARIVÁNE is given with meal to all farmyards birds and animals
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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