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School: Rathcoyle, Kiltegan

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Rathcoyle Lower, Co. Wicklow
Teacher:
Aodh Ó Broin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0920, Page 071

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    "Gravel Root" is a cure for jaundice.
    "Dandelion": Stewed dandelion and milk is good for the blood.
    "Heather Tea": The tops of the heather stewed, and milk is good for a cough.
    Cures for Animals.
    Worm in a cows tail. Apply "garlick" to the affected part.
    "Cammomile" mixed with other herbs is used in making medicines for cattle.
    "Fedacuille". This herb is to be stewed and mixed with buttermilk and applied on sheep to cure scab.
    "March Malice" is also used in making ointment to apply to "scabs" or sores on cattle.
    "Comfrey" mixed with other herbs is used in making medicines.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    William O' Toole
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    70
    Address
    Kilcarney Lower, Co. Wicklow