School: Cnocán Mhichil Naofa (Clochar)
- Location:
- Claremorris, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: an tSiúr Síle
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- There are many herbs; the herbs called "Bochlán" and thistle are the most harmful; they poison horses sheep and cattle. The most reason why they are harmful is because they spread. The thistle grows in good land, and the "Bochlán" grows in bad land.A few potatoes are boiled put into a stocking and tied round the neck and they are supposed to supply an instant cure for a sore throat.
A dandelion is a great cure for a wart.
Nettles are boiled and used for feeding young turkeys.(continues on next page)- Collector
- Ita Curran
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Ballygowan, Co. Mayo