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School: An Clochar, Crossmolina (roll number 14728)

Location:
Crossmolina, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
An tSr. Antoine
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0153, Page 67

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    Cranesbill (herb) and black turf boiled together produced a black dye which was commonly used for dying clothes.
    The bark of the oak was boiled and the water was used as a wash for horses and cattle.
    Slánlus, chewed between human teeth was put on a cut to stop the flow of blood.
    Créachtach which grows in bad marshy land is good for all cattle diseases.
    Nettles taken in march are a wonderful tonic.
    The roots of dandelion are used to make coffee. The roots dried in the oven, then they are boiled for a half an hour in water. The drink produced is like coffee.
    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
    Bridget O' Connor
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballycarroon, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Pat Herbert
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    85
    Address
    Rathbaun, Co. Mayo