School: Tyholland (roll number 13339)

Location:
Tuckmilltate, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
Deborah Freeman
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0951, Page 136

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0951, Page 136

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  1. WEEDS - Chick weed, Docks, Thistles, Scutch-grass, Red-shank, Rag-weeds, Gel-gown, Devil claws, Groundsel, Chick weed, Thistles.
    Scutch-grass spread and choke the plants.
    Nettles and Docks are supposed to grow on good land and Colts-foot flourishes on poor soil.
    Sprit grass and rushes grow on the bog.
    HERBS WITH MEDICINE
    HEARTS EASE AND DANDELION
    Would cure a man if he was dying of Consumption.
    URNS - Are used to feed pigs.
    NETTLES - Are used to feed turkeys.
    DOCK LEAF - Cures a sting.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Jennie Mayclim
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cavanreagh, Co. Monaghan