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School: Cillín Liath, Drom Dhá Liag (roll number 13412)

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Killeenleagh, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Conchobhar de Paor
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0293, Page 381

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    for wounds in horses and cattle. It is a big strong weed which grows in wet land.
    Wild Sage : -
    This was used as a cure for a hurt in the side.
    Camomile : -
    This was used a a cure for a sprained Ankle. It is a very poisonous weed. It is boiled and put up to it as a poultice.
    Donkey's Milk : -
    This was a cure for the whoping cough. It is said to have been a very good cure.
    Dhora : -
    This was the cure people had for Rheumatism. It used to be boiled and the juice of it drank.
    Black Seg Fern : -
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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
    James Mac Carthy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Killeenleagh, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mrs Margaret Mac Carthy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Killeenleagh, Co. Cork