Gripe Stone

A stone used for the relief of colic pains and other internal gripings, and was believed to cast a skin (tilg rùsg) when put in the water to be used. It was a round stone with six regularly arranged circles carved upon it. The stone was in the possession of a family in Knapdale, and came then to Tiree.

See also Ardvoirlich Stone, Cruban Stone, Hole Stone, Medicine Stone, Storm Stone.

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