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School: Baile Gaedhealach (B.) (roll number 14808)

Location:
Irishtown, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Míchael Ó Slatara
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0097, Page 137

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    Local Cures
    Dandelion- When ground and boiled in milk relieves dropsy.
    Buachaill Tighe - Very soothing and good for festering sores.
    Bráiste- Was much used long ago for seasoning things.
    Flaith (Chickweed) reduces temperature when applied outwardly, very good for inflammation.
    Samhadh - good for throat and stomach troubles
    Áin- Preventative of chest troubles
    Arair Talamhan - ground and boiled in milk makes a very good tonic.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Rattigan
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mr Slattery
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Irishtown, Co. Mayo