HERB LIST AND MEDICINE CAT DUTIES

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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.

Special Thanks to Warriors Fantasy
& Wikipedia

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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.

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[/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.

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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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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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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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]

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Echinacea;; Use this flower's leaves and roots to treat snakebites, colds and flus. It also eases infections when Basil, Dried Oak Leaf and other herbs can't be found.

Elder;;[/url] Almost anything from this plant could be used. Leaves, berries and roots are mostly popular. Fights inflammation and lowers fever. STEMS ARE TOXIC!

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Feverfew;; The leaves are eaten to cool a cat's body temperature down, especially if one has fever or chills.

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Goldenrod;;[/url] A great poultice can be made from this for healing wounds.

Garlic;;[/url] Aids in colds and flus, great for fighting off disease and infection. It's extremely smelly, and can also be used to cover your scent.

Ginger;; The root is dug up and easily soothes the stomach and reduces fever. As a side effect, it can cause some vomiting and stomach problems, if the quantities aren't correct.

Ginseng;;[/url] The roots are similar in look of ginger, yet the roots are stringier and longer than ginger. Ginseng helps with stress, anxiety and sleeping disorders.

Goldenseal;; The roots are mostly dug up and used to stop at the first sign of cold, flu or sore throat. Do not use on pregnant cats or over long periods of time.

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Honey;;[/url] Used to sooth the throat. Particularly good for smoke inhalation, but forest fires are rare. Often a special treat for kits.

Horsetail;;[/url] Great for inflammation, muscle cramps. Chewed and applied as a poultice to slow bleeding and speed healing for wounds. Use the stems, not the leaves. Horsetail is frequently found in RiverClan territory, due to it's marshy earth.

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Juniper;;[/url] Berries soothe stomachaches and help those who are having trouble breathing. Berries are blue when ripe and ready for picking, but green when maturing. Juniper leaves can be used for respiratory problems and aching joints. [/size][/blockquote]

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Lavender;;[/url] Leaves & flowers are particularly good when eaten for easing headaches and troubles with the throat.
Inhaling the sent of fresh flowers can also calm the nerves.

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Marigold;;[/url] The petals or leaves can be chewed into a pulp and applied as a poultice to wounds and it tops infection. It repels bugs nicely, therefore it is usually found in Twoleg nests that are growing food. Often used for cracked pads, bites and wounds.

Mouse Bile;; A bad-smelling liquid that is the only remedy for ticks. Dab a little moss soaked in bile on a tick and it'll fall right off. Wash paws thoroughly in running water afterward, don't lick it off.

Mustard;;[/url] Use the seeds from this flower and apply externally for chest problems, injuries and joint pain. Mostly used on grumpy elders.

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(stinging) Nettle;; Given to a cat who's swallowed poison, where as the leaves of this plant can bring down swelling.

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Peppermint;;[/url] Soothes the stomach, helps headaches and poor apetite. A common herb that's found in Twoleg gardens.

Poppy Seeds;;[/url] Poppy seeds are used to help shocked or distressed cats, like warriors or apprentices. Shake the seeds from the cap to help them sleep. Not recommended for nursing queens.[/size][/blockquote]

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Red Alder;;[/url] The bark can treat skin irritations and bug bites. Mostly found in ThunderClan and ShadowClan territory.

Red Clover;;[/url] Helps stop infection and inflammation, this herb is not mentioned in the warriors series, yet it grows in land with good water supplies so RiverClan has plenty.

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Sage;;[/url] The leaves of the plant are used to dry up the milk at the end of nursing. Only for the warriors who want one litter.

Skullcap;;[/url] Skullcap helps soothing joints and calming spastic muscules, can be applied or chewed. Also aids sleep.

Slippery Elm;;[/url] Inner bark of the tree is used to help sore throats, treats cold and flu.

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Tansy;;[/url] Good for curing coughs, but must be eaten in small doses. Flowers consumed for small coughs, Leaves can be chewed to relieve joint aches. Should NEVER be given to queens, for it can cause miscarriage.

Thyme;;[/url] Should be consumed to calm the anxious cat, or to aid in bringing restful sleep. Leaves should be eaten.

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Watermint;;[/url] Used to help cure bellyaches.

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Yarrow;;[/url] leaves can be made into a poultice and applied to wounds or scratches to expel poison.

POISONOUS HERBS

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Yew ;;[/b] Berries, or any other part of the plant, when consumed will kill the cat who swallows if they are not given immediate help, and even then they may not always be saved. Roots & leaves may be chewed together and applied to sore places, but must NEVER be applied to open wounds. Also known as Deathberries or Deadly Nightshade.

Bleeding Hearts;; Can be super dangerous for any cat.

Buttercups;; Aren't too dangerous, but can make grown warriors wail like kits with the killer bellyaches they can cause.

IVY;; Again, not so bad, but can give you a bad stomache. Mostly in ShadowClan territory, so ShadowClan cats know about it.

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MEDICINE CAT DUTIES

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* Know all the herbs and store a supply of them in their den

* Treat wounded and sick cats

* Assist queens giving birth to kits

* Check up regularly on the health of Clan cats, especially queens, elders, and kits

* Visit the moonstone at every half moon to seek guidance from StarClan

* Interpret prophecies and omens and share them with the Clan Leader

* Upon the death of the Clan Leader, accompany the Deputy to the Moonstone or Moonpool to be appointed as the new leader

* Train an apprentice as the Clan's next medicine cat

* Bear the knowledge of battle training in case of emergencies

Medicine cats accompany to the moonstone to accept their apprentice, to help their leader in their 'star' ceremony and share tongues with their ancestors.