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Scutellaria, L. 



S. galericulata, L. Common Skullcap. Stony shores, 

 : Slochd-an-Fhomhair, and eastern side of the island. Per., 

 September. 



S. minor, Huds. Lesser Skullcap. Common in moist 

 situations in the hilly pastures. September. 



Prunella, L. 



P. vulgaris, L. Self-heal. Ceann-a-Sgadain-Dheirg. 

 Ceanabhan Beag, C. Abundant ; white forms not uncommon. 

 A popular remedy for chest ailments, it was collected in 

 summer, tied in bundles, and hung up to the kitchen roof to 

 dry for winter use. The plants were boiled in milk and 

 strained before using ; butter was added. Per., August. 



Stavhys, L. 



S. palustris, L. Marsh Woundwort. Brisgean-nan-Cao- 

 rach. A troublesome weed found in badly drained places in 

 cultivated fields. Sheep are fond of the fleshy rhizomes. 

 Per., September. The roots have also been used for the 

 table. The plant was formerly held in high repute for 

 wound-healing and blood-stopping qualities. 



S. sylvatica, L. Hedge Woundwort. (Lus-nan-Sgor.) A 

 coarse, hairy perennial with a fetid scent ; not uncommon on 

 banks at the roadside, Kiloran. August. 



S. arvensis, L. Corn Woundwort. A common weed of 

 cultivated fields. Ann., August. 



Galeopsis, L. 



G. speciosa, Mill. An Gath Buidhe, C. Cultivated 

 fields. Ann., September. 



G. Tetrahit, L. Common Hemp Nettle. Feanndag Nimh- 

 neach. An Gath Dubh, C. A common cornfield weed 

 Ann., September. 



