Measgaichte / Miscellaneous

Informant(s)
Name
Roderick MacNeil
Age
[69]
Origin
[Barra]
Location
[Glasgow], Clarkston
Date
[1987-88]
Fieldworker
A. O’Henley
roidbog myrtle. Soaked in hot water and used as a laxative.
trì-bhilleachnot sure of English term but the plant had three leaves. This was boiled and given to cows near calving time. A laxative for animals.
stiùraga drink used to quench thirst, consisting of oatmeal, water or milk.
fuaraggiven to children at Halloween. Consisted of cream and oatmeal. The last treat of the year since cream would not be readily available thereafter.
carraigeannfound on rocks at low tide. Used to make a sort of pudding which was said to be replenishing.
duillisgbits of seaweed found on tangles.
millearachdoes not know English equivalent. This substance used to come ashore, and was used as a substitute for straw, especially in mattresses. Stringy, dry substance.

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