„Tormentil is a little yellow flower which looks similar to a buttercup, and which commonly grows all over #Ireland between May and September. It was used for pain relief and to treat digestive problems.
In #Irish, its name is Néalfartach; neal meaning ‘depression/ gloom’, and fartach meaning ‘hurt/ injury’. In Co Cork, however, it was known as Lus an Chodlata, meaning ‘herb for sleep’, suggesting that it may well have been used for promoting sleep.“ #Celtic
Source: Ali Isaac | Substack
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