Post by whitefoot on Feb 7, 2009 15:38:10 GMT -5
this is a herb list, some of them you may recognize and others you may not. this is really only useful for medicine cats and their apprentices, but anyone can look if they're curious. special thanks for certain sources are at the bottom ^^[/b]
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alder bark|| when chewed thoroughly and applied to a wound, alder bark does well to prevent infections and help with the swelling.
aloe vera|| this is a very useful plant, the gel inside the leaves having many uses. the cool gel can be rubbed on to diminish scarring, as well as to soothe and cool burns of any severity.
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borage|| borage leaves should be eaten by nursing queens or heavily pregnant queens to add to the supply of her nursing milk. this should not be eaten dried, only green and fresh, remember to tell that to your medicine cat apprentice.
burdock leaves|| when chewed, the burdock leaves can be applied to a non-infected wound to help speed up healing. the burdock's roots, however, are the absolute best for treating rat bites, especially when infected!
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catnip|| ah, yes, catnip. this herb is know well by the kittypets who love its sweet taste and safe "high" it brings, but little do they know that this is the best remedy out there for greencough, blackcough, and whitecough. make sure the leaves are nice and juicy, and then feed the leaves to the sickened cat.
celandine|| celandine is superb for treating irritated or injured eyes. chew it very well and press it over the eyes, making sure the juice gets in.
chervil|| this sharp-smelling herb is good for bellyaches when eaten, and the juice from the roots can be dribbled onto wounds to speed up healing and stave off infection.
chickweed|| when there is a shortage of catnip or none at all, use chickweed to help with greencough and whitecough. it's used for blackcough too, but it's not as good as catnip, and the cat may still die.
cobwebs|| very fragile and sticky, these are actually very useful, even if they aren't a plant. press these over bleeding wounds to soak up blood and block blood flow. medicine cats should always have a good store of these up, in times of war and in peace. careful not to bring the spide back with you when searching for these!
coltsfoot|| this helps trememdously with irregular breathing when ingested, so always have a bit of coltsfoot in storage!
comfrey root|| comfrey root isn't always needed, but when it is, the injury is usually disasterous. this is because comfrey roots help mend broken bones, but healing broken bones or even fractures is tricky business. chew up the comfrey, apply it to the broken bone's general area and wrap it with cobwebs.
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daisy leaves|| when ingested, daisy leaves ease pained joints.
dock leaves|| A strange but useful herb, dock leaves make a sort of gooey lubricant when chewed well and applied to a cat's body. this can be used to ease a cat out of a tight spot.
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echinacea|| when chewed into a poultice and applied to a wound, this herb helps fight infection very well.
elder berries|| when eated, these are good for slight coughs, colds, and fevers.
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feverfew|| feverfew is a good treatment for fever when combined with lavender. it also reduces headaches.
flax seed|| flax seeds must be crushed and mixed with water to make a flax paste and then ingested to help with indegestion. can also be served with honey & lemon for bad coughs and or colds.
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garlic juice|| not very commonly found, but useful when you come across it. it can be dribbled into wounds to protect from infection, although it stings rather badly.
grass|| while it doesn't taste very pleasurable, grass is very good for bellyaches when eaten.
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honey|| although it's very difficult to get to, honey is the best thing out there for sore, irritated throats. this is especially good for cats who've inhaled massive amounts of smoke.
horehound flower|| excellent for minor respiratory problems like coughs when eaten.
horsetail|| when chewed and pllied to a wound, it treats it and prevents some infection.
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juniper berries|| juniper berries are eaten to give a cat strength, and it also works fine when treating belly pains.
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lamb's ears|| this herb builds up your strength very well. chew it well before swallowing.
lavender|| good for bad fevers and nasty chills, and the scent of fresh flowers soothes the nerves of an anxious cat.
lemon|| Can be chewed to a pulp, or balm, which in turn treats wounds, viral infections, digestive problems, or cramps. It can also be used as a sedative.
lime juice|| injuries on the paws? slather some lime juice on them and wrap it with cobwebs, and you should be fine. you'll have to steal this from the twolegs if you want any. don't take too many though, or they'll notice a theif has been coming in.
lotus root|| this helps a cat to keep awake, and while you can't eat any of it on your silent vigil, it's good for staying alert on night and dawn patrols. this is also a travelling herb when going to a place like the Moonstone.
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marigold|| leaves are chewed well and applied as a poultice on nasty wounds to help prevent infection. this is the best-known herb for protection against infection.
mint|| calms a cat with its sweet, pepperminty aroma, and is a popular choice for decoration in a medicine cat den. when eaten, it also sooths the belly, sort of like an antacid.
mouse bile|| store it in some moss in a fairly air-tight space so you can't smell it! dab a bit of it on a tick, and they'll soon loosen their grip and fall off.
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nettle leaves|| when chewed and applied, it reduces swelling greatly, and is good for particularly nasty cuts.
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parsley|| the seeds and leaves of this sweet herb freshen breath as well as fight against fever! how convienent is that? XDD
pawpaw roots|| the roots should be crushed finely and then eaten to cure kittencough. it's very effective.
poppyseeds|| this is an excellent pain-killer. just a pawful can knock a warrior out.
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sage root|| chew it thoroughly and rub it only dry, sore, or cracked pads and it'll heal them very effectively. give teh cat a poppyseed or two for the pain as well.
sassafras|| Externally for skin problems of all types, rashes, etc.; internally, thins the blood.
shock root|| feed this to a cat who has been knocked unconsious, poisoned, or has received head trauma.
skullcap seeds|| the seeds, when ingested, adds to a cat's strength.
snakeroot|| eaten to counter poisons
snapdragon seeds|| eat some, and your ringworm and fleas'll be cleared up in no time!
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tansy|| the leaves are a good treatment for colds and coughs when eaten, but best used as a travelling herb to stave off your hunger.
thyme leaves|| helps to sooth a cat's frayed nerves and help them to sleep.
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vervain|| the leaves can be eaten for mild pain relief and headaches.
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watermint|| this is the best thing for a nasty bellyache.
wild strawberries|| quite rare to the clans and only found in newleaf in grassy, sunny areas, wild strawberries have a faintly sweet tang to them and help sweeten some bitter herbs. but otherwise, they're medically irrelevant.
wintergreen|| when ingested it fights against poison, and it's pretty good for a chewed wound poultice.
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yaren|| this temporarily enhances all your senses for one hour or so when eaten; good for warriors who are going into battle
yarrow|| when ingested, this herb induces vomiting. it helps to rid a cat's stomach of any harmful contents. careful not to give them too much, or it will only make them much worse.
thank you to the Medicine Cat Source for some of the herbs and their uses <3
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