[REF 07] HEALING HERBS

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HEALING HERBS
Common knowledge among medicine cats, these herbs are often used to heal and support the clan - and very rarely, to poison and kill...

Alder Bark - Bark of the alder tree; grows mainly in boggy, wet terrain. Used for toothaches.

Beech Leaves - Large, broad leaves that can be serrated, entire or sparsely toothed. Grows in almost any soil that is not waterlogged. Used by medicine cats to carry other herbs.

Bindweed - Arrow-shaped leaves with pale white or pink trumpet shaped flowers. Grows almost anywhere. Used to fasten sticks to broken legs to keep them in place.

Blackberry Leaves - Leaves from the prickly blackberry bush. Grows almost anywhere; they are very hardy plants. Chewed into a pulp, used to ease the swelling of bee stings.

Borage Leaves - It is easily distinguished by its small blue or pink star-shaped flowers and hairy leaves. Grows best in forests. Chewed and eaten, used to produce more/better milk in nursing queens, or to bring down fevers.

Burdock Root - Tall-stemmed thistle with a sharp smell and dark leaves. Grows best in dry areas. Chewed into a pulp, used to lesson and heal the pain of infected rat bites.

Burnet - Has oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges. Usually found in dry, grassy meadows. Used as a traveling herb to keep cat's strength up.

Catchweed - A plant with fuzzy green balls on long stems. It is common in hedges and other low, shrubby vegetation. The burrs are used to keep poultices from being rubbed off, without hurting the skin.

Catmint/Catnip - A leafy and delicious-smelling plant. Rarely found in the wild, mostly found in Twoleg gardens. Used to treat greencough and whitecough.

Celadine - Yellow flower with four petals. Grows better in the forest territory, although it also grows in the river lands. Juice is used to soothe damaged eyes.

Chamomile - A small, white flower with a large, yellow center. Can be found in Twoleg gardens. Eaten to strengthen the heart and sooth the mind. Used as traveling herbs.

Chervil - A sweet-smelling plant with large, leafy fern-like leaves and small white flowers. Found in the forest territories and Snakerocks. Chewed to extract the juice of the leaves or root and used for infected wounds and bellyaches. Can also be used during kitting.

Chickweed - Tall-stemmed plant with fat, almon-shaped leaves. Found in the forest territories and Sunningrocks. Used to treat greencough.

Cob Nuts - A smooth, brown nut with a hard outside shell. A type of hazelnut. Used for ointments.

Cobwebs - Long, thin, shiny strands spun into web by spiders. Used to soak up and stop (or slow) bleed. May also be used to bind broken bones.

Coltsfoot - A flowering plant with yellow or white flowers resembling dandelions. Grows best in newleaf, by the waterfall. Used to ease breathing or kitten-cough as well as cracked or sore pads.

Comfrey Root - It has large leaves, small bell-shaped flowers, which are pink, white, or purple, and fat black roots. Tangy smell. Grows in damp, grassy places. Chewed into a poultice, used to repair broken bones and soothe wounds, wrenched claws, itching, and inflamed or stiff joints.

Daisy Leaf - Thick, dark green, oval shaped leaves. Chewed into a paste, used to ease aching joints or as a traveling herb.

Dandelion - Common yellow-flowered plant with long, hollow stems. After flowering is finished, the flower transforms into a sphere made out of hundreds of smaller white florets with seed heads at the bottom. The white liquid from the stems is used to soothe and heal bee stings. The leaves can be chewed and used as a painkiller.

Dock - Common, large-leafed plant with a tangy smell and taste. Grows best in leafy areas Chewed up, used to soothe scratches and sore pads - can sting when applied.

Fennel - Thin, spiky leaves. Found in numerous places, especially on dry soils near riverbanks. Stalks are broken and the juice is used to help pain in the hips.

Feverfew - Small bush with flowers resembling daisies. Has a sharp tangy smell and soft leaves. Grows best along the water. Used to reduce body temperature for cats with fever or chills. Also heals aches and pains - especially headaches.

Goldenrod - A tall plant with bright, yellow flowers. Grows well on the moors. Chewed into a poultice and used for healing wounds.

Heather Nectar - Nectar found in bell-shaped flowers. Grows best in shady areas. Used to make swallowing easier and sweetens medical mixtures.

Honey - A sweet, golden-colored liquid made by bees. Soothes infections, smoke-damaged or sore throats, helps cats swallow other medical mixtures, soothes coughing, and gives energy.

Horsetail - A tall, bristly-stemmed plant, referred to with fleshy stalks. Found in marshy areas. Chewed into a poultice, used to treat infections and stop bleeding.

Ivy Leaf - Leaves from the ivy vine. Grows in rocky terrain and some Twoleg gardens. Used to store other herbs.

Juniper Berries - Purple-blue berries from the dark green, spiky-leaved juniper bush. Grows in dry places. Used to soothe bellyaches, give strength, and help troubled breathing. Also helps calm cats.

Lamb's Ear - Soft, fuzzy green plant. Found in mountains and rocky terrain. Used to give cats strength.

Lavender - A small purple flowering plant. Grows in Twoleg gardens and sandy or gravelly soil. Used to cure fever and chillls. Also used to hide the scent of death.

Mallow Leaves - Large fuzzy three-nubbed leaves from a flowering shrub; sweet rose scent. Grows best near water. Used to soothe bellyache.

Marigold - A low-growing flower, yellow to bright orange. Grows near water. Petals, leaves, or juice can be used in poultice, used to stop infection or bleeding. Also soothes the inflammation of stiff joints.

Mint - Downy, serrated leaves ranging from green to purple and yellow in colore. flowers are small and white or purple in color. Used to hide the scent of death on deceased clan members.

Mouse Bile - Extracted from mice and stored in moss. Used to remove ticks. The smell can be masked by wild garlic.

Dried Oak Leaf - Round, cartoon-like ruffled leaves. Used to stop infection from setting in.

Parsley - A long-stemmed plant with ragged-edged crinkly leaves. Sharp scent, tastes cold. Grows best in moist, well-drained soil with full son. Used to cure bellyache or to stop a queen from producing milk if her kits die or if she is producing too much milk.

Poppy Seeds - Tiny, round black seeds that are shaken out of a dried poppy flowerhead. Chewed on, used to help a cat sleep, soothe shock or distress, or ease pain.

Ragwort Leaves - Tall shrub with yellow flowers; tastes foul to cats. Found in cool areas with high rainfall. Crushed, chewed, and mixed with juniper berries, used to help aching joints and keep a cat's strength up.

Ragweed - Raged-leaved plant resembling a fern. Used to give cats extra strength.

Raspberry Leaves - Soft to the touch but with jagged edges. Used to stop bleeding and ease pain during kitting.

Rosemary - Tall with needle-like leaves and purple flowers. Used to hide the scent of death.

Rush - It has long narrow leaves and lavender-colored head stalks. Often grows in infertile soils. Used to bind broken bones in place.

Snakeroot - The best remedy for poison, especially snake bites. Grows in mainly warmer areas. Used to heal poisons.

Sorrel - Similar to dock, found near Twoleg nests. Used as a traveling herb.

Stinging Nettle - It has green, spiny seeds. The seeds are used to induce vomiting; the leaves are used to bring down swelling. Can be mixed with comfrey to help heal broken bones or help with wounds.

Tansy - The tansy plant has round, yellow leaves and has a very sweet and strong scent, making it good for disguising a cat's scent. Found near Twoleg places. Used to cure coughs, wounds, poisons, and greencough, and to soothe sore throats.

Tormentil - It has a strong, aromatic scent to it and sharp taste. Found in cool or cold areas. Chewed up, used for treating wounds and extracting poison.

Thyme - Small, delicate, thick, sticky leaves with a fresh tang. Grows best in hot, sunny locations. Leaves can be chewed on to calm nerves and help cats in shock.

Watermint - A green, leafy plant. Usually found in streams or damp earth. Chewed into a pulp and eaten, used to ease bellyaches.

Wild Garlic - Due to its strong smell, it is good for hiding the scent of cats. Used to prevent infection, especially rat bites.

Willow Bark - Bark of the willow tree. Grows near Twoleg places Used to ease pain.

Willow Leaves - Leaves of the willow tree. Grows near Twoleg places. Used to stop vomiting.

Wintergreen - Easily identifiable by its red berries. Found in oak-pine woods and sandy habitats. Treats wounds and some poisons.

Yarrow - A flowering plant, found in Snakerocks. Used to extract poisons from wounds, make a cat vomit up toxins, or soften and help heal cracked pads.

POISONS

Deathberries - Yew/night seeds. Red berries from the dark-leaved, poisonous yew bush. Found in ravines and rocky terrain. Kills a cat within minutes when consumed. Sometimes used by medicine cats to end a cat's life and prevent unnecessary suffering.

Foxglove Seeds - Tiny, black seeds from the bell-shaped flower of the foxglove plant. Similar appearance to poppy seeds. Can cause paralysis and heart failure.

Holly Berries - Plant with spiny leaves that produces red berries. Poisonous, though not nearly as dangerous as deathberries.

Deadly Nightshade - A small shrub with faintly scented, bell-shaped flowers that are purple tinged with green in color. Berries shine black when ripe. Grows in moist, shady places with soils rich in limestone. Poisonous.

Water Hemlock - Green or white flowers with petals in umbrella-shaped clusters. Grows in wet, marshy areas. Causes writhing and foaming at the mouth.

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