School: Ballinvally (C.) (roll number 932)
- Location:
- Ballinvally, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: S. Nic Shiomóin
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- 1) Cranesbill and wild carrot is a perfect cure for the kidneys. Boil the two herbs together.
2) Meenawnmurry is used for a pain in the back. Use as above.
3) Sall (-) is a great cure for scum in the eye. Put them on the palm of the hand with spring water and squeeze. Put the water into the eyes.
4) Dandelion is used to give appetite. It also cures pimples. Eat the dandelions raw.
5) Dock leaves cures sting of nettles.
6) Garlic is used for consumption. It cures chincough when put down leg of stocking.
7) Plantain leaf is good for sores. Put it in the side of a cloth and keep round the sore.
8) Nettles cure rheumatism. Boil the nettles and strain the water off them and eat like cabbage.