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School: Liathdruim, Cill Mhichíl (roll number 4433)

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Leitrim, Co. Clare
Teacher:
P. Ó Conbhaidhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0601, Page 183

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    Thistles are huge plants that make the land poor. "Praiseac buidhe" grows in corn and if it is not banished it increases each year. The dandelion when boiled and drawn like tea is a cure for a weak heart. The purple flower of heather is picked and boiled for a weak heart. Some time ago intoxicating drink was got from heather. Hoarhound grows like a stalk and when boiled is used for cough. Marsh mallow when boiled is used for broken bones. "locail" when boiled and the liquid drank is used for cough. "Cluas laogh" when boiled is used for the liver. "Slanlus" and St Patrick's leaf and moss are used for stopping blood. The juice of the penny
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Collector
    Michael King
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Sheeaun, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Mr Michael Donlan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cahercannavan, Co. Clare