Herbal Medicine References

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Medicine Herbs:

~Alder Bark
Used for tooth aches or jaw pain.

~Aloe Vera
Speeds up the healing of topical wounds, relieves heartburn and indigestion, and also works as a laxative if consumed regularly.

~Anise
Gets rid of bad smelling breath.

~Ash Tree
New shoots are to be eaten, and chewed to ward off the effects of an adder. Seeds of the Ash tree may also be consumed to relieve a cramp in ones side.

~Barage Leaves
one of the best things to give to a cat with a feaver.

~Broken Rosemary Blossoms
Used to heal eye infection or to cover up wounds around the eyes or eyelids.

~Broom Poultice
A combination of different herbs, used to treat wounds and broken legs.

~Burdock Root
Given to a cat with a rat bite (A root that is chewed up and given to a cat)

~Cat Nip
Given to a cat with GreenCough or BlackCough (A a green plant that is chewed up and distributed-it has a flavorful aroma)

~Celandine
Given to a cat with pain in the eyes.

~Charmoline
Given to a cat to help "Calm the Mind" or soothe the stomach (A type of plant that is chewed up and distributed)

~Chevril
The juice of the leaves heals infected wounds, and if you chew the root it helps bellyache (A helpful plant, leaves and root can be chewed up and distributed)

~Chickweed
A source of vitamins A, B and C, calcium and potassium. Crush a few leaves and rub onto the skin to relieve irritation. An infusion taken twice daily should ease a cough or applied externally as a wash for wounds, rashes and sores.

~Colt's foot
Used to treat kit cough, Also used to help stimulate breating.

~Cob Webs
Given to a cat to help stop the bleedingof a wound. (A wad of cobwebs is pressed onto the wound or cut)

~Comfrey
When chewed into a poultice and applied, can clear up pretty much any skin irritation, including burns, cuts and mosquito bites.

~Crushed Iris Petals
Used to stimulate breathing during the birthing process. This can also be used for kit’s sore throats.

~Crushed Pawpaw Roots
Used for kitten cough, which threatens only kittens.

~Daisy Leaves
Given to a cat with joint pain.

~Death Berries
Deadly poisons masked in scarlet red. STAY AWAY! (three can kill even the strongest warrior)

~Dock Leaves
Lubricant, makes things slippery, also used for joint pains.

~Feverfew
Used to reduce fever, combined with lavender to calm nerves and cure chill.

~Ginger
Good for curing stomache aches.

~Goldenrod
Used to treat wounds and to ease pain.

~Honey
Used to sooth sore throats in kits.

~Horsetail
Helps prevent infection, and used to soothe and heal infected wounds.

~Juniper Berries
Given to a cat with a bellyache, also used for cough, and to help a cat breath easier.

~Lavender
Combined with feverfew to cure chills, also the scent can be very calming

~Marigold Leaves
Helps heal wounds (also relieves pain)

~Mouse Bile
Given to a cat with ticks (A wad of moss soaked in mouse bile is dabbed on the tick. The tick is burned by the acid in the bile and drops off.)

~Peathingy Flower Petals
Used to help a kit with kitten cough. Will help to clear clogged throats and nasal passages.

~Poppy Seeds
Given to a cat to ease the pain, or help them sleep (Seeds shaken from a poppy plant and licked up)

~Sage
The roots are used for cracked pads. Use with poppy seads.

~Snapdragon Seeds
Used to clear up ringworm and to help rid the body of fleas.

~Tansy
Relieves a cough.

~Thinned Out Heather Down
Used to help with the indigestion of a kit. It will help to line a kit’s stomach, and absorb the juices that produce the uncomfortable feeling.

~Thyme
Given to a cat in a state of shock, helps to cure shock (A useful plant which is chewed up and distributed)

~Water Mint
Used to cure bellyache. Found near marshy land and water.

~Willow Leaves and Bark
Water from beneath the bark of the flowering willow may be put into the eyes to help clear clouding of vison. It also cures itches.
Small ammounts of Willow Bark may be eaten as a pain killer. It will also help cure fevers.

~Windflower Shoots
Used for stomach cramps, such as cramps that came when a she-cat becomes pregnant.

~Yarrow
Given to a cat to make them sick and throw up (A certian type of leaf/herb which is chewed up and distributed)

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