We will read an excerpt here which is called Leigheasan Tonn a’ Chladaich which Ruairidh MacIlleathain wrote.
This can be found on the Nature Scotland website.
www.scotlandsnature.blog/2019/12/19/leigheasann–tonn–a–chladaich–thrifty–gaelic–cures/
It’s well worth opening another tab in your browser to do this, if you can.
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Read the excerpt and answer the questions below.
Cuin a bhios tonn a’ chladaich fo bhlàth?
When is tonn a’ chladaich (thrift) in bloom?
Tha ainm eile aig tonn a’ chladaich sa Ghàidhlig. Dè th’ ann?
Tonn a’ chladaich has another Gaelic name. What is it?
A rèir beul–aithris dè an dà thinneas a ghabhas a leigheas le tonn a’ chladaich?
According to folklore, which two illnesses or conditions can be cured by tonn a’ chladaich (thrift)?
Ciamar a bhathas a’ gabhail an dàrna leigheis a chaidh ainmeachadh?
How was the second cure named in the article taken (in what form)?
Agus seo dhut na freagairtean!
And here are the answers!
Cuin a bhios tonn a’ chladaich fo bhlàth?
When is tonn a’ chladaich (thrift) in bloom?
Eadar am Màrt is an t–Sultain
Between March and September
Tha ainm eile aig tonn a’ chladaich sa Ghàidhlig. Dè th’ ann?
Tonn a’ chladaich has another Gaelic name. what is it?
neòinean a’ chladaich
neòinean a’ chladaich
A rèir beul–aithris dè an dà thinneas a ghabhas a leigheas le tonn a’ chladaich?
According to folklore, which two illnesses or conditions can be cured by tonn a’ chladaich (thrift)?
Dìth–lùths agus trom–inntinn ann an clann (‘bàrr a’ ceann’); ceann–daoraich
listlessness and melancholy in children; a hangover
Ciamar a bhathas a’ gabhail an dàrna leigheas a chaidh ainmeachadh?
How was the second cure named in the article taken (in what form)?
Le bhith ga òl.
By drinking it.