Post by ●Sparrow» on Apr 7, 2011 21:30:26 GMT -8
Here is a list of herbs and information on medicine cats. Listed in alphabetical order, along with pictures (if they can be found) to help describing the herb much easier. How to use these herbs, deadly herbs and traveling herbs can also be found. These herbs may or may not be mentioned in the warriors series, yet help when it comes to healing cats.[/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.
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Alder;; Used for toothaches, mostly given to kits and elders. Chewed. Reduces swelling and prevents infection when applied and rubbed on infected area. It has a rather bitter and unpleasant taste.
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;;
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) 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]
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[/center]Base Mullein;;The leaves, flowers and roots can be used to treat burns and seem to possess some narcotic properties.
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]
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[/center]Catmint[/b] Easily identified by it's sweet smell and savoury taste, often found growing in Twolegs nests. Best cure for Greencough but also aids fevers, colds, flus and aids digestion and sleep. Also known as Catnip.
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]
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[/center]Dock;; A plant similiar to sorrel, but not quite. The leaves of this plant should be chewed up and applied to scratches to heal and prevent infection.
Dried Oak Leaf;;[/url] Collected in the Autumn/Fall season, this stops infections.[/blockquote][/size]
