Herbs, Irish Uses of Herbs

[Richard Bercot]

Irish Cures, Mystics Charms & Superstitions" by Lady Wilde

When children are pining away, they are supposed to be fairystruck; and the juice of twelve leaves of foxglove may be given: also in cases of fever the same.

[Richard Bercot]

?Irish Cures, Mystics Charms & Superstitions? by Lady Wilde

A bunch of mint tied round the wrist keeps off infection and disease.

[Richard Bercot]

?Irish Cures, Mystics Charms & Superstitions? by Lady Wilde

The rowan tree is very sacred, and branches of it should be hung on May morning over the child?s cradle, and over the churn and the door, to keep away evil spirits and evil hands.

[Richard Bercot]

?Irish Cures, Mystics Charms & Superstitions? by Lady Wilde

Whoever has the four leaved shamrock has good luck in all things. He cannot be cheated in a bargain, nor deceived, and whatever he undertakes will prosper. It enlightens the brain, and makes one see and know the truth; and by its aid wondrous things can be dome. So the people say: ?Whoever has the four leaved shamrock can work miracles.? But is must never be shown to man nor mortal, oth the power would exist no more.

[Richard Bercot]

?Irish Cures, Mystics Charms & Superstitions? by Lady Wilde

Great virtue is attributed to the briar, especially in cases of a sprain, or dislocation; the species bearing a reddish flower being the best for use.

[Richard Bercot]

?Irish Cures, Mystics Charms & Superstitions? by Lady Wilde

The buds of the briar are used in spring t make a refreshing drink for the sick, and the roots in winter. The roots are boiled for twelve hours in an earthen vessel, then a small cupful of the liquid is administered frequently to the patient, who, after some time, falls into a deep sleep from which he will awake perfectly cured.