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School: Ballymakenny, Drogheda (roll number 831)

Location:
Ballymakenny, Co. Louth
Teacher:
M. Ní Chearbhaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0678, Page 236

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  1. Herbs and Weeds

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    The following are the most harmful weeds growing on the farms in this district:-
    Dalkens
    Pressaugh
    Poppy
    Thistles
    Groundsel
    Vetch
    Chicken-weed
    Daisy
    Grout ?
    Knapweed
    Marshmallow
    Comfrey root
    Silverweed
    Dandelions
    Yarrow
    Scutch grass or couch grass
    wild forget me not
    Bindweed
    Celandine
    Cornflower
    Marigold
    Cowslip
    Buttercup or Farban
    Blackheads
    Hemlock
    Bullthern
    Wildfire

    These have medicinal properties:-

    1) The Yarrow
    The leaves of the yarrow cure toothache and headache and ointment made from the (yarrow) heal wounds.

    2) The Mallow
    The leaves of the mallow were used in
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English