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School: Naomh Eoin, Béal Easa

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Foxford, Co. Mayo
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0125, Page 312

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  1. Herbs (continued)

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    The Dockan
    A very oily plant, and takes all the good from the crops.
    The Dandelion
    Same as “Farabán” but does not spread its roots as far.
    The Lasair Gréin
    A very dangerous herb. It kills sheep and geese.
    The Clúwán
    Sucks all the good from the crop.
    Cures from Herbs:
    The Dandelion:
    Purifies the blood. It is taken, scalded and washed well. Pieces of ham, vinegar, and hard-boiled eggs are then cut into chunks. The dressing is then poured over the dandelion.
    The Dockan
    Any one that has a sore, they take the [take] heart of the Dockan, hold it before the fire for two minutes, then they slap it between the the two hands. When this is done they clap on it on the sore.
    Shape on Herbs:
    The “Ruileóg” only grows two or three
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Holmes
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Sraheens, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Michael Gallagher
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Sraheens, Co. Mayo