Medicine Cats' Herb List

[Minteh Freshness]

H E R B    L I S T 

finally, the list medicine cats have been waiting for.
if you know of any that aren't on the list, feel free to comment what it is, what it looks like, how it is used, and possibly where it can be found.

treatment for wounds

•  b l a c k b e r r y    l e a v e s

• description:    prickly leaves from the blackberry bush

• location:         almost anywhere; they are very handy plants        
  

• usage:            chew the leaves into a pulp

• effect:            eases the swelling of bee stings

•  b u r d o c k    r o o t s
  

• description:   tall-stemmed thistle with a sharp smell and dark leaves
• location:        grows best in dry areas
• usage:           the root is dug up, the soil is washed off, and then it is chewed into a pulp
• effect:           lessens and heals the pain of infected rat bites; used to prevent infection of rat bites

•  c e l a n d i n e

• description:   yellow flower with four petals
• location:        grows best in Thunderclan territory , but also grows in Riverclan territory
• usage:           juice is trickled into the eye
• effect:           soothes damaged eyes

•  c h e r v i l
  

• description:   a sweet-smelling plant with large, leafy, fern-like leaves and small white flowers; the roots are described as being knobby and brown
• location:        found at Snakerocks
• usage:           chewed to extract the juice from the leaves or roots
• effect:           for infected wounds and bellyaches, respectively; can also be used during kitting

•  c o b w e b s

• description:   long, thin, shiny strands spun into a web by spiders; very common
• location:        pretty much everywhere
• usage:           press over wound
• effect:           to soak up and stop (or slow) bleeding; can also be used to bind wounds

•  c o m f r e y    r o o t s

• description:   it has large leaves, small bell-shaped flowers, which are pink, white, or purple, and fat, black roots; tangy smell
• location:        damp, grassy places
• usage:           roots are chewed into a poultice; can also be lined in one's nest
• effect:           repairs broken bones or soothes wounds; also used for wrenched claws; can be used for itching or for inflammation on stiff joints; also eases stiffness on wrenched shoulders when lined in a nest; can be used for burns

•  d a n d e l i o n s

• description:   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 that connect to the flower head
• location:        almost everywhere
• usage:           the white liquid is to be applied to bee stings; leaves can be chewed
• effect:           soothes and heals bee stings; the leaves can be chewed to act as a painkiller

•  d o c k    l e a v e s

• description:   common, large-leafed plant with a tangy smell and taste
• location:        best in leafy areas
• usage:           chewed up and applied to scratches; similar to sorrel; can also be put in one's nest during sleep
• effect:           soothes scratches, though can sting when being applied; soothes sore pads; if places in nest, it can ease the pain of wounds

•  f e n n e l

• description:   thin, spiky leaves
• location:        found in numerous places, especially on dry soils near the sea/coast and on riverbanks
• usage:           stalks are broken and juice is squeezed into receiver's mouth
• effect:           helps pain in the hips

•  g o l d e n r o d

• description:   a tall plant with bright, yellow flowers
• location:        grows well on the Windclan moors
• usage:           chewed into a poultice
• effect:           good for healing wounds

•  h o r s e t a i l

• description:   a tall, bristly-stemmed plant, referred to with fleshy stalks
• location:        any marshy area
• usage:           chewed into a poultice and applied to wounds
• effect:           treats infections and stops bleeding

•  m a r i g o l d

• description:   a low-growing flower, yellow to bright orange
• location:        near water
• usage:           petals or leaves chewed into a poultice; juice can be used as well
• effect:           stops infections; stops bleeding; used for inflammation of stiff joints

•  d r i e d    o a k    l e a v e s

• description:   round, cartoon-like ruffled leaves
• location:        all over the forest floor and collected in leaf-fall
• usage:           the dried leaves are to be stored in a dry location until the time of usage, when they are chewed into a thick poultice and spread on a wound
• effect:           stops infection from setting in

•  r a g w o r t    l e a v e s

• description:   tall shrubs with yellow flowers; tastes foul to cats
• location:        almost everywhere, especially in cool areas with high rainfall
• usage:           crushed and chewed; if mixed with juniper berries it can help aching joints
• effect:           treats aching joints and can keep a cat's strength up

•  r u s h

• description:   it has long narrow leaves and lavender-colored head stalks
• location:        often grows in infertile soils in a wide range of moisture conditions
• usage:           used to bind broken bones
• effect:           helps to hold a broken bone in place, such as a cast for twolegs

•  s n a k e r o o t

• description:   tall plant with small white flowers clumped at tom; best remedy for poison, especially snake bites
• location:        grows mainly in warmer areas, however some grow in cooler areas
• usage:           apply to wounds
• effect:           helps heal wounds

•  s t i n g i n g    n e t t l e

• description:   it has green, spiny seeds
• location:        all over the forest
• usage:           the seeds are eaten by a cat who has swallowed poison or the leaves are chewed into a poultice for a wound; the stem can also be chewed
• effect:           induced vomiting, or brings down swelling, respecively; can be mixed with comfrey to help heal broken bones; helps with wounds; chewing the stem helps fight against infection

•  t o r m e n t i l

• description:   it has a strong, aromatic scent to it and a sharp taste
• location:        found in most cool or cold areas, but other types may be found in gardens
• usage:           chewed and put on a wound
• effect:           it's root is good for treating all wounds and extracting poison

•  w i l d    g a r l i c

• description:   due to it's strong smell, it is good at disguising scents
• location:        not far from the forest entrance to the Thunderclan camp
• usage:           one must roll in it
• effect:           prevents infection, especially rat bites

•  w i l l o w    b a r k

• description:   bark of the willow tree
• location:        grows near twoleg places
• usage:           unknown (chew it perhaps but don't swallow?)
• effect:           eases pain

treatment for diseases

•  c a t m i n t  //  c a t n i p

• description:   a leafy and delicious-smelling plant; best to collect late in the day as the dew will have burned off so it won't rot in the store
• location:        rarely found in the wild; mostly found in twoleg gardens
• usage:           eaten
• effect:           best remedy for the deadly greencough, which kits and elders usually catch during the season of leaf-bare; can also be used for whitecough

•  c h i c k w e e d

• description:   tall-stemmed plant with fat, almond shaped leaves
• location:        grows near Sunningrocks
• usage:           eaten, same as catmint/catnip
• effect:           treats greencough, though catmint is usually preferred

•  h a w k w e e d

• description:   small green plant with yellow and orange flowers
• location:        unknown
• usage:           unknown
• effect:           like catmint but not as strong

•  l a v e n d e r

• description:   a small purple flowering plant
• location:        grown in twoleg gardens; can also be found in sunny spots with sandy or gravelly soil
• usage:           placed under a cat's nose and is to be inhaled constantly; or rubbed/placed on an animal's scent to hide the scent of death
• effect:           cures fever and chills; also a herb to hide the scent of death

•  l u n g w o r t

• description:   an herb with dark green leaves speckled with grey
• location:        Windclan moor
• usage:           eaten
• effect:           cures yellowcough

•  s w e e t  -  s e d g e

• description:   thick green stem with long buds at the top
• location:        grows all through leaf-bare; most common around the Riverclan camp
• usage:           one must swallow the sap
• effect:           eases infection

•  t a n s y

• description:   it has round, yellow leaves, and has a very sweet and strong scent, making it good for disguising a cat's scent
• location:        found in the forest and near the twoleg places
• usage:           to be consumed, but only in small doses
• effect:           cures coughs; can be used to cure wounds and poisons; stops cats from getting greencough; soothes throats

Poisons

•  d e a t h b e r r i e s
  
  (a k a :    y e w    b e r r i e s  //  n i g h t    s e e d s)

• description:   red berried from the dark-leaved, poisonous yew bush
• location:        the ravine in the Thunderclan territory
• usage:           swallowed; sometimes used to kill a cat by making them eat the berry
• effect:           kills a cat within minutes when consumed

•  f o x g l o v e    s e e d s

• description:   tiny, black seeds from the bell-shaped flower of the foxglove plant; can be mistaken for poppy seeds because they look extremely similar
• location:        almost everywhere, especially in the temperate regions
• usage:           they are used to treat the heart
• effect:           they can easily cause paralysis and heart failure

•  h o l l y    b e r r i e s

• description:   plant with spiny leaves that produce red berries with no medicinal value
• location:        forests
• usage:           unknown
• effect:           unknown

•  d e a d l y    n i g h t s h a d e

• description:   a small shrub with faintly scented, bell-shaped flowers that are purple tinged with green in color; berried are shiny and black when ripe
• location:        moist, shady places; often grows in places where the soils are rich in limestone
• usage:           to quickly kill a cat who cannot be saved
• effect:           poisonous

•  w a t e r    h e m l o c k

• description:   green or white flowers with petals in umbrella-shaped clusters; sometimes mistaken for parsley
• location:        wet, marshy areas
• usage:           unknown
• effect:           causes writhing, pain, and foaming at the mouth; yarrow is often used afterward

Other herbs

•  a l d e r    b a r k

• description:   bark of the alder tree
• location:        grows mainly in boggy, wet terrain
• usage:           for tooth pain
• effect:           eases toothaches

•  b e e c h    l e a v e s

• description:   large, broad leaves that can be serrated, entire, or sparsely toothed
• location:        grows in almost any soil that isn't waterlogged
• usage:           used by Thunderclan cats for carrying other herbs
• effect:           none

•  b i n d w e e d

• description:   arrow-head shaped leaves with pale pink or white trumpet shaped flowers
• location:        grows almost anywhere
• usage:           fastens sticks to broken bones to keep them in place
• effect:           helps broken bones heal correctly

•  b o r a g e    l e a v e s

• description:   it is easily distinguished by it's small blue or pink star-shaped flowers and hairy leaves
• location:        grows best in forests
• usage:           it is chewed and eaten by nursing queens
• effect:           it produces more and better milk; it also brings down fevers

•  b r o o m

• description:   shrubs with small leaves and small yellow flowers
• location:        grows in Thunderclan territory
• usage:           it is used for making poultices for broken legs and wounds
• effect:           unknown

•  b u r n e t

• description:   has oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges; stems grow 50-200cm tall, with large clusters of small flower buds on top
• location:        usually found in dry, grassy meadows
• usage:           a traveling herb
• effect:           keeps a cat's strength up

•  c a t c h w e e d

• description:   a plant with fuzzy green balls with tiny flowers on long stems
• location:        it is common in hedges and other, low shrubby vegetation
• usage:           the burrs are put on the pelt where the poultices are 
• effect:           stops the poultices from being rubbed off without hurting the skin

•  c h a m o m i l e

• description:   a small, white flower with a large, yellow center
• location:        can be found in twoleg gardens
• usage:           eaten
• effect:           strengthens the heart and soothes the mind; also given to traveling cats for strength

•  c o b    n u t s

• description:   a smooth brown nut with a hard outside shell; a type of hazelnut
• location:        in, under, or near hazel trees that grow in sunny spots
• usage:           made into ointments
• effect:           unkown

•  c o l t s f o o t

• description:   a flowering plant with yellow or white flowers resembling dandelions; grows best in newleaf
• location:        grows by a waterfall in Riverclan's territory
• usage:           leaves chewed into a pulp
• effect:           eases breathing or kitten-cough, as well as cracked or sore pads

•  d a i s y    l e a v e s

• description:   thick, dark green oval shaped leaves with a white petaled flower that has a large yellow center
• location:        almost everywhere
• usage:           chewed into a paste
• effect:           eases the pain of aching joints; it is also used as a traveling herb

•  f e v e r f e w

• description:   small bush with flowers resembling daisies; has a sharp tangy smell and small, soft leaves
• location:        grows best along water
• usage:           eaten
• effect:           reduces body temperature for cats with fever or chills; also heals aches and pains, especially good for headaches

•  g o a t w e e d

• description:   plant with ovate leaves
• location:        Riverclan territory
• usage:           given daily
• effect:           eases anxiety and grief

•  h e a t h e r    n e c t a r

• description:   nectar found in bell-shaped flowers
• location:        best grown in shady areas
• usage:           included in herbal mixtures
• effect:           makes swallowing easier and sweetens mixtures

•  h o n e y

• description:   a sweet, golden-colored liquid made by bees
• location:        in honeycombs or in bees nests up in trees
• usage:           eaten, or given by moss soaked in it
• effect:           soothes infections, is a great remedy for smoke-damaged or sore throats, helps cats swallow other concoctions, helps soothe coughing, and gives energy

•  i v y    l e a v e s

• description:   leaves from the ivy vine
• location:        grows in the Thunderclan medicine cat den
• usage:           used by Shadowclan medicine cats to store other herbs
• effect:           none

•  j u n i p e r    b e r r i e s

• description:   purple-blue berries from the dark green, spiky-leaved juniper bush
• location:        grows in places that are not wet
• usage:           chewed and eaten
• effect:           soothes bellyaches, gives strength, and helps troubled breathing; it can also be used to calm cats

•  l a m b ' s    e a r

• description:   soft, fuzzy green plant
• location:        commonly found in the mountains
• usage:           unknown(possibly chewed and eaten)
• effect:           gives a cat strength

•  m a l l o w    l e a v e s

• description:   large, fuzzy three-nubbed leaves from a flowering shrub with purplish, five-petaled flowers; sweet rose scent
• location:        grows near the shore; best collected at sunhigh, when they are dry
• usage:           eaten
• effect:           soothes bellyaches

•  m i n t

• description:   downy, serrated leaves ranging from green to purple and yellow in color; flowers are small and white or purple in color
• location:        patch beside the Thunderclan nursery
• usage:           rubbed on a dead body
• effect:           hides the scent of death

•  m o u s e    b i l e

• description:   foul smelling, yellowish-green liquid
• location:        can be found anywhere there are mice present
• usage:           the liquid is stored in moss and dabbed onto ticks embedded in a pelt
• effect:           the ticks fall off

•  p a r s l e y

• description:   a long-stemmed plant with ragged-edged crinkly leaves, sharp scent, tastes cold and fresh, tastes the same fresh or dried
• location:        grows best in moist, well drained soil, with full sun
• usage:           eaten
• effect:           stops a queen from producing milk if her kits die, doesn't need milk anymore, or are producing too much milk; also used to cure bellyaches

•  p o p p y    s e e d s

• description:   tiny, round seeds that are shaken out of a dried poppy flowerhead
• location:        all over the forest
• usage:           chewed on and swallowed
• effect:           they can help a cat sleep, soothe shock or distress, or ease pain; not recommended for nursing queens

•  r a g w e e d

• description:   ragged-leaved plant resembling a fern
• location:        commonly found in the mountains
• usage:           gives cats extra strength
• effect:           like lamb's ear, it gives cats extra strength and energy

•  r a s p b e r r y    l e a v e s

• description:   soft to the touch, but with jagged edges; found on the raspberry bush
• location:        commonly in forests
• usage:           a painkiller when chewed and helps stop bleeding during kitting
• effect:           eases pain and helps stop bleeding

•  r o s e m a r y

• description:   tall with needle-like leaves and purple flowers
• location:        near the Thunderclan warrior's den
• usage:           put on a dead cat's pelt to prepare for burial
• effect:           hides the scent of death

•  s o r r e l

• description:   similar to dock; large green leaves
• location:        can be found near twoleg nests
• usage:           eaten
• effect:           a traveling herb , can also build up appetite

•  s t i c k

• description:   thin wooden protrusions that grow on and fall from trees
• location:        can be found anywhere there are trees
• usage:           cats in pain can bite it when other medicine is either unavailable or not recommended; also used to help broken legs heal
• effect:           distracts cats from pain; recommended for queens giving birth

•  t h y m e

• description:   small, delicate, thick, sticky leaves with a fresh tang
• location:        best in hot, sunny places
• usage:           leaves can be chewed on
• effect:           calms nervousness, anxiety, and cats who are in shock

•  t r a v e l i n g    h e r b s

• description:   consists of sorrel, daisy, chamomile, and burnet
• location:        location
• usage:           eat them
• effect:           used to give a cat more strength and energy, and keeps the cat from getting hungry for a long time

•  w a t e r m i n t

• description:   a green, leafy plant with small, bushy flowers at top of stem
• location:        usually found in streams or damp earth
• usage:           it is usually chewed into a pulp and then eaten
• effect:           eases the suffering that originates from a bellyache

•  w i l l o w    l e a v e s

• description:   leaves of the willow tree
• location:        on, under, or near willow trees near the twoleg places
• usage:           eaten
• effect:           stops vomiting

•  w i n t e r g r e e n

• description:   easily identifiable by it's red berries
• location:        oak-pine woods and sandy habitats to sub-alpine places
• usage:           unknown
• effect:           treats wounds and some poisons

•  y a r r o w

• description:   a flowering plant
• location:        Snakerocks
• usage:           it's leaves are chewed into a poultice that can be given to cat or applied to a wound depending on a situation
• effect:           extracts poison from wounds; will make a cat vomit up toxins, the ointment with soften and help heal cracked pads

Healing Remedies

•  g e n t l y    n i p    s p i n e  //  p o k e    w i t h    c l a w

• usage:           test to see if backbone is broken
• effect:           if the cat doesn't feel the nip or poke, the spine is broken; may have to nip/poke in several places to find the break

•  l i c k    f u r

• usage:           lick a cat's fur
• effect:           it clean wounds, comforts or calms down a shocked or grieving cat, and licking the wrong way will warm a cat who is cold; the last is often used on kits

•  m o s s    b a l l    t o s s i n g

• usage:           have a cat toss a moss ball around
• effect:           will strengthen weakened muscles after a drastic injury

•  w a t e r    s o a k e d    m o s s

• usage:           soak moss in water and hold the dripping moss before a sick, injured, or weak cat
• effect:           easier for sick cats to drink and can cool down a feverish cat; also used during kitting

•  w a t e r    s o a k i n g

• usage:           hold swelling wound in cold water
• effect:           brings down the swelling; can also soothe scraped pads

•  w a t e r    t h e r a p y

• usage:           have a cat with weak or hurting bones or muscles wade in not too deep and not too shallow water
• effect:           they will eventually get stronger

•  y o w l i n g  //  w a i l i n g

• usage:           if the sick cat does not have a sore throat, have them yowl or wail
• effect:           it will keep their lungs and chest clear of mucus

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