Post by Crush on Aug 2, 2011 16:58:17 GMT -5
herbs and their uses
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Alfafa;; Prevents Tooth decay. Should be given to Elders, as a flower. Chewed.
Aloe Vera;; A common herb, mostly in ShadowClan territory.Use the leaves to treat burns and skin problems. Never eaten, but rubbed on as a poultice.
Angelica;;[/url] The roots, leaves and seeds can be used to sooth upset stomachs, vomiting, ulcers, cramps, and other problems with the digestive track. Can be found in any clan-land, although it's easily found in meadows or fields.
Asarabacca;; Found in thick woods, but are exetremely rare to find. Dried or powdered leaves can be used to relieve watery eyes and headaches. The juice extracted from the plant has a tranquilizing effect on creatures.
Ash (tree);;[/url] Seeds of the Ash tree can be consumed to fight the pain if there is a stich in your side. Mostly the new shoots of an Ash tree are eaten, and chewed and applied to the bite of an Adder or Viper to stop the effects of poison.[/size][/ul]
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Basil;;[/url] Fights infection and intestinal parasites. Stimulates the immune system and soothes the nerves. Leaves should be ingested. Can be found on the dry banks of rivers
Bay (Bay Laurel);;[/url] Leaves and berries have excitant and narcotic properties. Fresh leaves should be applied to wounds to help treat them. It also soothes sore joints, treats infections, and repels bugs.
Blessed Thistle;;[/url] Strengthens heart and lungs, helps with blood circulation. Advised for elders. not to be mistaken for Milk thistle
Borage;; To be chewed and eaten. Great for nursing queens as it helps increase their supply of milk. Also brings down fever. Borage shoudl never be used dried, only green.
Bramble Twigs;;[/url] Helps sleep, when chewed to a fine syrup. Should be given to mothers after birthing, or anxious, scared cats.
Broken Rosemary Blossoms;; Eye infection and wounds around eyes or eyelids. Rubbed on as a poultice for wounds around eyes and eaten for eye infection.
Burdock Root;;[/url] A medicine cat must dig up the roots, wash off the dirt, and chew them into a pulp, which can be applied to rat bites. Cures infection, although not as strong as marigold.[/size][/ul]
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Celadine Used to strengthen weak eyes, used as a poultice.
Chamomile Leaves and flowers can be used relieve coughs and congestion.
Chervil;;[/url] Chewing the roots helps with bellyache as the juice from the leaves can be used to help infected wounds. Found in Twoleg nests, but also in ShadowClan, ThunderClan and sometimes, WindClan territory.
Chickweed;;[/url] Reduces mucus, mostly in the lung area. Helps with colds and coughs. Usually found in large quantities.
Cobweb;;[/url] Found in all the territories, Cobweb is not a herb, but a vital item that helps medicine cats. Use it to wrap around the wound, stops bleeding. Don't bring back the spider when you bring it's web!
Coltsfoot;; Mostly found in the dark territories of ShadowClan and the darkest reigons of any territory really, Coltsfoot should be chewed to a pulp to help shortness of breath.
Comfrey Use the leaves and roots of this plant to help heal broken bones.[/size][/ul]
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Dried Oak Leaf;;[/url] Collected in the Autumn/Fall season, this stops infections.[/size][/ul]
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Elder;;[/url] Almost anything from this plant could be used. Leaves, berries and roots are mostly popular. Fights inflammation and lowers fever. STEMS ARE TOXIC![/size][/ul]
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Garlic;;[/url] Aids in colds and flus, great for fighting off disease and infection. It's extremely smelly, and can also be used to cover your scent.
Ginger;; The root is dug up and easily soothes the stomach and reduces fever. As a side effect, it can cause some vomiting and stomach problems, if the quantities aren't correct.
Ginseng;;[/url] The roots are similar in look of ginger, yet the roots are stringier and longer than ginger. Ginseng helps with stress, anxiety and sleeping disorders.
Goldenseal;; The roots are mostly dug up and used to stop at the first sign of cold, flu or sore throat. Do not use on pregnant cats or over long periods of time.[/size][/ul]
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Horsetail;;[/url] Great for inflammation, muscle cramps. Chewed and applied as a poultice to slow bleeding and speed healing for wounds. Use the stems, not the leaves. Horsetail is frequently found in RiverClan territory, due to it's marshy earth.[/size][/ul]
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Inhaling the sent of fresh flowers can also calm the nerves.[/size][/ul]
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Mouse Bile;; A bad-smelling liquid that is the only remedy for ticks. Dab a little moss soaked in bile on a tick and it'll fall right off. Wash paws thoroughly in running water afterward, don't lick it off.
Mustard;;[/url] Use the seeds from this flower and apply externally for chest problems, injuries and joint pain. Mostly used on grumpy elders.[/size][/ul]
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Poppy Seeds;;[/url] Poppy seeds are used to help shocked or distressed cats, like warriors or apprentices. Shake the seeds from the cap to help them sleep. Not recommended for nursing queens.[/size][/ul]
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Red Clover;;[/url] Helps stop infection and inflammation, this herb is not mentioned in the warriors series, yet it grows in land with good water supplies so RiverClan has plenty.[/size][/ul]
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Skullcap;;[/url] Skullcap helps soothing joints and calming spastic muscules, can be applied or chewed. Also aids sleep.
Slippery Elm;;[/url] Inner bark of the tree is used to help sore throats, treats cold and flu.[/size][/ul]
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Thyme;;[/url] Should be consumed to calm the anxious cat, or to aid in bringing restful sleep. Leaves should be eaten.[/size][/ul]
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poisonous herbs
BLEEDING HEARTS;; Can be super dangerous for any cat, mainly poisonous and causes troubles with the stomach and lungs.
BUTTERCUPS;; Aren't too dangerous, but can make grown warriors wail like kits with the killer bellyaches they can cause.
IVY;; Again, not so bad, but can give you a bad stomache. Mostly in damp, dark territory, so cats who live in those areas know about it.[/size][/ul]
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