A Medicine Cat's Guide to Herbs

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== Herbs ==
=== Chervil ===
Used for: Queens when kitting, bellyaches, and infected wounds. https://warriors.fandom.com/wiki/Medicine#ChervilForm used in: Chewed-up roots. https://warriors.fandom.com/wiki/Medicine#Chervil
UpdatedChervil.jpeg|Chervil's appearance in-game. 
=== Poppy ===
Used for: Soothing shock and distress, pain, and emotional impact, or to induce sleep. (don't use on queens.) https://warriors.fandom.com/wiki/Medicine#Poppy_seedsForm used in: Dried seeds. https://warriors.fandom.com/wiki/Medicine#Poppy_seeds
PoppyUpdated.jpeg|Poppy's appearance in-game.
=== Yarrow ===
Used for: Extracting poison (causes a cat to vomit), or to soothe cracked pads by making it an ointment. https://warriors.fandom.com/wiki/Medicine#YarrowForm used in: Chewed-up leaves. https://warriors.fandom.com/wiki/Medicine#Yarrow
UpdatedYarrow.jpeg|Yarrow's appearance in-game.
=== Dock Leaves ===
Used for: Healing and soothing scratches (stings when applied), can be put on a clan-mate's nest during sleep, can soothe sore paw-pads, helps practice healing on clan-mates, also used to store herbs (ie. poppy seeds) or injured paws. https://warriors.fandom.com/wiki/Medicine#Dock.2FDock_leafForm used in: Chewed-up. https://warriors.fandom.com/wiki/Medicine#Dock.2FDock_leaf
DockLeavesUpdated.jpeg|Dock Leaves' appearance in-game.
=== Borage ===
Used for: Fevers, increasing healthier milk production of queens, bellyaches, bring down fevers, and soothes tight chests. https://warriors.fandom.com/wiki/Medicine#BorageForm used in: Eaten or chewed-up. https://warriors.fandom.com/wiki/Medicine#Borage
BorageUpdated.jpeg|Borage's appearance in-game.
=== Catmint ===
Used for: Greencough, or whitecough. https://warriors.fandom.com/wiki/Medicine#CatmintForm used in: Eaten. https://warriors.fandom.com/wiki/Medicine#Catmint
CatminUpdated.jpeg|Catmint's appearance in-game.
=== Thyme ===
 Used for: Alleviating shock, stress, and anxiety. A stronger variant found from the Twolegplace treats coughs, colds, and indigestion. https://warriors.fandom.com/wiki/Medicine#ThymeForm used in: Eaten or chewed-up. https://warriors.fandom.com/wiki/Medicine#Thyme
TymeUpdated.jpeg|Thyme's appearance in-game.
=== Juniper Berries ===
Used for: Strength, to soothe a cat, alleviate bellyaches, or alleviate breathing problems. If it's mixed with ragwort or daisy leaves it can be used to treat aching joints. https://warriors.fandom.com/wiki/Medicine#Juniper_berriesForm used in: Eaten or chewed-up. https://warriors.fandom.com/wiki/Medicine#Juniper_berries
JuniperBerriesUpdated.jpeg|Juniper berries' appearance in-game.
=== Moss ===
Used for: Gathering water or as an alternative to cobwebs for controlling bleeding.https://warriors.fandom.com/wiki/Medicine#MossForm used in: Gathered form. https://warriors.fandom.com/wiki/Medicine#Moss
File:New moss.jpeg|Moss' appearance in-game
=== Cobweb ===
Used for: Controlling bleeding, binds bones, and fastens poultices to fur. https://warriors.fandom.com/wiki/Medicine#CobwebsForm used in: Applied using a stick. https://warriors.fandom.com/wiki/Medicine#Cobwebs
CobWebUpdated.jpeg|Cobweb's appearance in-game.
=== Bark ===
Used for: Gathering water. 
Form used in: Soaked with water.
==Herb Care==
Note: This is all Warriors lore and is not meant to represent actual gameplay. This article was not written by any currently active member on the wiki but instead was written by someone on the old wiki before it was imported here.
* Gather some fox dung and place it near and around patches of herbs to keep rabbits and any other animals away from the plant.
* Wilted leaves should be soaked in water. Make sure to be very gentle when taking them out so that they don’t fall apart. Only use this as a last resort.
* Make sure to clear the plant of any bug infestations.
* If any herb is wet (except for bark), take it out of the den and lay it on a flat rock in a sunny area to dry.
* Gather fresh herbs when the stock gets low.
* When collecting the herb, leave some of it on the plant from which it grew so that the herb can reproduce.
* Check the medicine cat's herb stock often and throw out any herbs that are old or expired.
* Herbs are best collected at sunhigh, as the dew will have evaporated by then and they won’t rot.
* Seeds are best collected when they have just fallen off their plant.
* If an herb's roots have any holes, don’t bother taking it back to the medicine cat's stock.
* Herb flowers that have lush appearances and scents are the best to collect.
* When the petals of an herb's flower begin to wilt or fall off, it is best to discard the herb.
* Bark is ideal for gathering in new-leaf.
* Bark is best used fresh.
* Dry the bark only in shady, dry areas.
* Bark is not to be stored in moist areas.
* Dig holes in the ground and place the medicine cat's herbs there; Cover them with fern fronds to keep them fresh.
* Even if the medicine cat's juniper berries are shriveled up, it’s best to keep them in the medicine cat's stock until the medicine cat(s) collect fresh berries, as they are very valuable.
* Though an herb's leaves and flowers are dead during leaf-bare, berries, bark, and broom are still able to be collected.
* Stock up on herbs before leaf-bare.
* It’s smart to make poultices, pulps, pastes, ointments, and extracts beforehand, but throw them away if they aren’t used for 4-5 days afterward.
* A herb's root should be firm—neither too soft nor too hard. Soft roots suggest that the herb is very old and has lost its healing qualities, while hard roots suggest that said herb is not ripe enough.
* If one of the herb plants seems to be growing a lot slower than normal, take a leaf and put some water on it to water the plant. Herbs that grow in sand will need to be watered more frequently than herbs that don't.
* Take dead stems off of last season's growth on mint, rosemary, and tansy. By taking the dead stems off, it encourages a more compact herb and makes the herb much stronger.
* As one takes off dead stems, make sure to get rid of any weeds that take over the herbs.
* Keep the medicine cat's den in order. To do this, divide the herbs into categories, perhaps categorized by their specific uses. Make sure that the pile they are in is a loose pile.
* Only collect an herb's leaf if it is green, fresh, and filled with its healing properties. Do not collect an herb's leaf if it is brown, crunchy, or has holes (oak leaves may be an exception, however).
== Non-Herbs/Danger==
Death Berries: Death berries (Or more commonly known as yew berries in real life) is a poisonous type of berry. Medicine cats do not stock this as it is highly poisonous when ingested, especially towards Kits and Elders. Just one of these Berries can kill a cat quite quickly. If consumed, a medicine cat would use yarrow in order to cause the cat to throw up the yew berry. If nothing is done, various side effects can occur (this is including but not limited to): Difficulty breathing, choking and convulsions. If a cat were to eat this the most likely result would be death. The more eaten the more potent the effect. (Please keep in mind this item is not physically in the game as of now)
== Types of Herb Mixtures ==
Poultice: a material that is applied to a part of a cat's body to relieve pain, itching, swelling, etc.
Aching joints poultice: Gather ragwort and juniper berries, crush the ragwort leaves into small bits, and smash the juniper onto the crushed ragwort. Chew and mix the herbs together until it form a tight bond, and then give them to the patient. The patient should only chew on the poultice. It’s okay to swallow a little, but eating the whole poultice may cause a stomach ache.
Poultice for wounds: Gather horsetail, goldenrod, and marigold. Place the three herbs on top of each other and chew on them until they have an almost paste-like texture. Before applying, make sure to get a ball of wet moss and dab it lightly on the wound and around it to clean out dirt and debris. Apply the poultice to the area where the cat is in pain. Grab some cobweb and wrap it around the poultice, and add a few catchweed burrs on top of it and on the edges.
Irritated/Itchy skin: Get a comfrey root, chew it into a thick poultice, and apply it wherever the cat is irritated.
Poultice for swelling: Have the patient wade through some water, then, gather some stinging nettle leaves and chew them into a poultice, and place the poultice wherever the cat hurts. Give them a couple of poppy seeds if needed.
Wrenched claw poultice: Make sure to lick the patient's claw thoroughly before applying the poultice to get out any kind of dirt or dried blood. Get a comfrey root and chew it into a small poultice, then apply it to the wrenched claw. Wrap some cobwebs around the poultice and add a catchweed burr on top if needed.
Infected wound poultice: Crush some marigold petals and chew them thoroughly. Get some honey and cover the marigold poultice with it. Make sure to clean the patient's wound with a damp piece of moss to get all the dirt and debris out. Place the marigold poultice over the desired area, with the honey facing the wound. Place some catchweed burrs on the edges of the poultice. Chervil is also usable for this poultice.
Thorn in paw pad poultice: Make sure to clean the cat's paw pad thoroughly before adding the poultice. Chew on some yarrow to form a poultice and apply it to the paw pad(s). Let the yarrow sit on the paw pad for a few hours, then take the poultice off. The poultice should make the paw pad a lot softer, and the thorn will have disappeared.
Broken leg/paw poultice: First, trace one's tail over the patient's body to check for any damage, and poke a claw into the area. If they feel pain, it is broken; if the medicine cats feel a crack, it is also broken. Feed them poppy seeds to help soothe the pain, and give them juniper berries or thyme if they are in shock. Gather stinging nettle, comfrey root, and bindweed. Chew the stinging nettle and comfrey together into an almost paste-like consistency. Plaster the poultice onto the broken bone, wrap the bindweed around the poultice, prop up some sticks under the leg, and bundle more bindweed around the sticks. Wrap a thick layer of cobweb around the area and add a few catchweed burrs on the edges of the cast when done.
Chills poultice: Tear up some lavender, catmint, and feverfew and chew it thoroughly, then patch it together to form a poultice. Put it on wherever the chill is worst and lick their fur the wrong way to warm them up. Put a catchweed burr on top of the poultice to hold it in place. It is recommended to give them juniper berries.
Backache poultice: Gather some daisy leaves and chew them into a mush. Add a tiny bit of water, then keep chewing. Once formed, apply it to the source of the pain.
Pulp: a wet, soft, shapeless mass that is to be eaten or plastered onto a cat's body.
Greencough pulp: Crush the marigold petals and knead them into a couple of juniper berries, then add the herbs to some water and mix. Once done, sprinkle some poppy seeds over the pulp and feed it to the patient. It is to be noted that when there is not enough time to make a proper pulp, catmint can also be used as a quick but slightly less effective cure for Greencough.
Heavy breathing pulp: Shred some coltsfoot, thyme, and catmint. Once they're in small pieces, chew them until they're a fine mush, then add a small amount of water and stir. Then, feed it to the patient.
Bee sting pulp: Give the patient some chamomile to let them calm down, and then gently take the stinger out with the teeth. Grab some moss and soak it in water, then cleanse the area. Chew some blackberry leaves into a mush, add it to water, and stir. Once the leaves seem gooey enough, take them out and place them over the desired area, then wrap cobwebs around the pulp. If the sting is particularly painful, take some dandelion and squeeze its juices onto a clump of moss, then dab it around the affected area. The patient may also chew on the dandelion to soothe the pain. Add a couple catchweed burrs on the edge of the cobweb to help it stick in place.
Kit cough pulp: Chew on some coltsfoot, mix it with some water, and then feed it to the patient. Give them some cold water as well.
Mild flea bites: Gather some marigolds and crush the petals until they are in very small pieces, then pour some water onto them. Knead the damp herb until the petals have turned into a fine mush. Once the medicine cat(s) are done kneading, chew on the mush until it is formed into a soft, wet pulp. Rub the pulp onto the cat's pelt. It is also recommended to place preventative herbs in the cat's bedding and keep them in the den until the fleas are gone. Make a comfrey poultice if they can’t handle the itching.
Pulp for fevers: Chew on some dandelion, and chew on a couple of borage leaves. Mix the two herbs together and add a little bit of water to the mixture. Then, feed it to the patient.
Paste: a thick, soft, moist substance that is to be put on the body or consumed.
Paste for burns: Chew on a comfrey root until it is formed into a thick mush, almost like a pulp but in a more solid form. Put the comfrey in some water, stir it, and make sure it has a thick, moist consistency. Apply the paste to the cat's sore spots.
Paste for anxiety, shock, distress, etc.: Scratch up some chamomile into small pieces. Chew it up into a thick paste, then place it in a small amount of water and mix it around. Afterward, roll it into a ball and feed it to the patient. Lick the cat's fur the wrong way to help calm them down quicker.
Ointment: a smooth, oily preparation that is to be rubbed on the skin.
Sores ointment: Chew on a comfrey root and make it into almost a paste-like consistency. Put the paste into a leaf that has warm water, and mix it around for a little while. Once done, pour the extract onto a dock leaf and let it sit in a cool area for a bit. The extract should have thickened into an ointment. Apply the comfrey ointment to the affected area.
Cracked paw pads ointment: Clean the patient's paw pads thoroughly with a lick to ensure that all dirt is removed. Place the cat's paw in water if needed. Gather some yarrow and chew on it until it forms a thick paste. Put the paste in some warm water and stir it. Once done, place the extract on a dock leaf and let it sit in a cool area for a while. After the medicine cat returns, the extract should have thickened and become more solid. Rub the ointment over the paw pads and wrap with cobweb.
Juice: This is to be made with herb extracts and drunk or drizzled on.
Pain extract: Find a willow tree and tear at its bark. This will help release the water that is inside. Add the willow bark water to a leaf. Take some thyme and tear it up into small pieces. Once the thyme is crushed, add it to the willow bark water, sprinkle some poppy seeds over the extract, mix a little more, and feed it to the patient. Make a poultice for swelling if needed.
Eye damage extract: Check the cat's eye to make sure that there isn’t any damage to the surface of the iris. Make sure to flush the patient's eyes thoroughly before proceeding. Get some celandine and squeeze its juices onto a ball of moss. Dab the moss onto the patient's eye, then close their eye for a few seconds to make sure the extract seeps into their eye.
=== Injuries & illnesses ===
Chest infections: Whitecough and greencough are the most common chest infections known to the Clans. Whitecough is similar to greencough, but milder. If left untreated, it will develop into greencough. Cats typically contract this disease during leaf-fall and leaf-bare.It is fatal for elders and kits if not treated immediately. It is highly contagious. Please note that blackcough does not exist. It was a typing error in the first series, and is simply the original name for greencough.
Yellowcough: Only curable by a plant named lungwort. It causes a loss of appetite, fever, difficulty breathing, delirium, and sore throats.
Redcough: Redcough is a highly severe chest infection and is worse than greencough. It is named after one of its symptoms, which is to cough up blood. If the cat is not treated immediately, it will most likely die. Catmint cannot treat redcough, and the only known cure is a special sap that is only found in SkyClan territory. Symptoms include chills, coughing up blood, fatigue, loss of appetite, fainting spells, very fast heart rate, and delirium.
Aching joints: Damp and/or cold environments cause aching joints. This is commonly seen in elders and queens. If the ache is associated with water, it can cause a chill.
Chills: Chills are mostly associated with cold weather or being exposed to cold water. Elders and kits have a higher risk of death when they get chills. Either lick the cat's fur the wrong way to keep them warm, or make a poultice.
Poison: Being poisoned can be caused by eating or drinking unsafe substances such as deathberries. Kits are the main victims of this, as they are curious and unaware of how dangerous they are. Eating rotten prey or drinking tainted water is also another common way to be poisoned. If only a small amount of poison is consumed, the cat usually just gets a stomachache, but larger amounts will cause death.
Joint Dislocation: This is the displacement of a bone from its normal joint. Medicine cats must force the joint back into place.
Sprains: Sprains are injuries to the ligaments of a joint, where the joint is stretched beyond its normal capacity and is possibly torn. Sprains are caused when too much force is placed on the muscle. The pain will vary from mild to severe and will decrease the ability to move the joint. The cat must rest for several days.
== Miscellaneous Injuries & Illnesses ==
Cracked pads: Paw pads may crack when walking long distances on hard surfaces, such as stone, or due to cold weather. Elders commonly get this.
Sores: These are commonly caused by rough activity. The skin will become red and raw.
Sore throat: A condition with pain in the throat, typically caused by inflammation due to cold weather, smoke inhalation, or a cough. 
Damaged eyes: The patient's vision will be blurry to some extent, and it depends on how severe the blurriness is. The harsher the symptoms are, the less likely it is that the cat will recover with full vision. Cats with damage on the surface of the iris will not regain vision.
Loss of appetite: This is the disappearance of the cats hankering to eat. This can either be caused by stress or something more serious.
Kitten cough: A very mild version of a chest infection. It has the potential to progress to white cough and then green cough. It is more severe in kits and elders than other roles.
Disease: This can be caused by eating prey that is found in Carrionplace, such as rats. Certain types of viruses, bacteria, and parasites can affect how the disease is transmitted.
Weakness: A decrease in one or more muscles in the body, resulting in a lack of strength in the patient. The weakness only affects muscles that are irritated or have a compressed nerve. This can either be caused by stress, illness, wounds, tiredness, or too much physical activity.
Snake bite: An injury caused by an adder or other types of snakes. Depending on the species of the snake, the victim may or may not end up being infected with venom.
Burns: A burn is damage to the skin or deeper tissues caused by a flame, staying out too long in the sun, or any other physical contact with heat. The severity of the injury depends on the depth of the burn. The victim may or may not end up having their fur grow back.
Fleas: Fleas are small, wingless insects that cling to furry animals to suck their blood. This causes irritation and can create very small wounds, which could develop into an infection and then possibly a disease. Some cats are even allergic to fleas. Fleas are highly contagious. Fleas target the legs, paws, and neck the most.
Nausea: Nausea is when a cat feels exceedingly ill and has an extreme urge to vomit. There are multiple things that can cause nausea, such as overeating, hunger, specific herbs, food poisoning, tainted water, intense fear or panic attacks, early pregnancy, migraines or headaches, and revolting smells. If a cat vomits, which is followed by diarrhea, it can cause dangerous dehydration; bring the patient to a water source immediately after they vomit.
Allergies: Allergies can make an appearance when the cat has a negative reaction to a particular type of herb, prey, pollen, fur, or dust. This can cause the cat's skin to become inflamed and cause itchy, watery eyes. The reaction can range from mild to severe. In some severe cases, allergies can cause life-threatening reactions.
Anxiety/Panic attack: Anxiety can be caused by stressful conditions, uncomfortable crowds, or upsetting situations. A panic attack is a sudden, unexpected, intense fear that causes severe physical reactions when there is no actual danger or cause. It is important that the medicine cat figure out what the triggers are for the anxiety, and make sure to help the patient provoke the causes.
Asthma: A cat is commonly born with this condition, though it can also develop after things such as inhaling lots of smoke. It causes their airways to become inflamed, narrowed, and swollen. It will also produce mucus, which makes it difficult to breathe. It can be stimulated when a cat is running, or performing a very rough physical activity. There is no real cure in the Clan world.
Broken tooth: Teeth can be prone to cracking and are able to fully break off the root. This can be caused by the mouth hitting a hard object, developing cavities, or biting a hard object, such as a bone from prey or from a battle. In minor cases, the tooth may be chipped but still be attached to the gums. In moderate cases, a piece of the tooth will be broken off, but the gums will remain intact. In severe cases, the tooth is completely shattered, which will leave nothing where the tooth used to be.
Broken bones: This is when the bone of a certain part of the body is shattered into two or more pieces. The result can range from mild to severe. A mild fracture is when the bone is broken in one place with no separation of the bones. A moderate fracture involves the bone being broken into two pieces. A severe fracture is when the bone is shattered into two or more pieces or completely crushed, and when this happens, the patient will most likely never be healed.
(Physical) Shock: Shock can occur and be a life-threatening result due to blood loss and/or highly severe pain. It can also cause heavy breathing, which will make the patient faint, or it can even be fatal. It is mandatory to seek immediate treatment when this happens.
(Emotional) Shock: This sometimes occurs when a cat witnesses a traumatic or terrorizing event. They will seem to have "numb" emotions.
===Symptoms===
Whitecough: Coughing, phlegm, breathlessness, fever, chest pain, and eye and nose mucus.
Greencough: Coughing, phlegm, wheezing, breathlessness, fever, eye and nose mucus, rapid heartbeat, chest pain, and vomiting.
Yellowcough: Loss of appetite, fever, difficulty breathing, delirium, and a sore throat.
Redcough: Chills, coughing up blood, fatigue, loss of appetite, fainting spells, very fast heart rate, and delirium.
Broken bone: Bruising, physical deformity, limping, swelling, tenderness, dizziness, and possible blood.
Water hemlock: Foaming at the mouth, writhing, and severe pain; victim will become unconscious for a long length of time.
Sores: Pain, stiffness, swelling, and red, raw skin.
Sore throat: Pain, voice scratchiness, difficulty swallowing, swelling, swollen glands in the neck or jaw, the back of mouth will be red and swollen, and a hoarse voice.
Liver cancer: Though the Clans do not have a name for this illness, or know how to prevent it, it is possible for a cat to get it. Weight loss, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, lethargy, weakness, and loss of appetite are the main symptoms.
Kit cough: Coughing, sore throat, runny nose, headache, and a mild fever.
Non-venomous snake bite: Bleeding, pain in the affected area, swelling, redness, and a possible infection.
Venomous snakebite: Bleeding, pain in the affected area, swelling, inflammation, redness, bruises, sweating, a fast heart rate, nausea, dizziness, and a possible infection. In young, old, or weak cats, the bite can cause a coma or heart palpitations.
First-degree burn/Sunburn: Mild inflammation, red skin, swelling, mild fever, peeling skin, rash, physical sensitivity, and itchiness.
Second-degree burn: Red, white, or splotchy skin; physical sensitivity; fever; moderate inflammation; blistering; swelling; infection; and possible scarring.
Third-degree burn: Skin appears waxy or leathery, there is physical numbness, difficulty breathing, smoke inhalation poisoning (if smoke inhaled), physical sensitivity, inflammation, blistering, swelling, infection, fever, itchiness, and it is highly possible that there will be scarring.
Fleas: Severe itching, red spots, and swollen spots. After a day or so, the lumps may develop into a blister or a small wound, and the wounds may have pus.
Dislocated shoulder: Limited movement, physical deformity, swelling, bruising, severe pain, numbness, tingling, weakness down the arm and into the paw, and possibly inflammation. If blood vessels are damaged, the arm and paw will feel cold and turn a bluish color. A dislocated shoulder appears to hang lower than an uninjured shoulder.
Nausea: Weak physical balance, headache, fever, dizziness, lightheadedness, and stomachache.
Food allergy: Digestive problems, hives, swollen airways, and a tingly mouth.
Herb allergy: Hives, rash, itchy skin, swollen face, wheezing, moderate fever, and possible swollen airways.
Seasonal allergies: Sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, and red, watery, or itchy eyes.
Chills: Shortness of breath, wheezing, fever, severe coughing, and stiff joints.
Anxiety: Fatigue, restlessness, sweating, hyperventilation, irritability, racing thoughts or unwanted thoughts, trembling, and possible nausea.
Panic attack: Physical weakness, dizziness, tingling or numbness in paws, a sense of terror, sweat or chills, chest pain, breathing difficulties, a feeling of loss of control, and, in extreme cases, fainting.
Asthma: Difficulty breathing, chest pain, coughing, wheezing, phlegm, rapid breathing, frequent respiratory infections, tightness of the chest, throat irritation, and trouble sleeping are all caused by shortness of breath, coughing, or wheezing.
(Physical) Shock: Chills, rapid heartbeat, physical and mental weakness, confusion, lack of alertness, loss of consciousness, and rapid breathing.
(Emotional) Shock: Lack of emotion, lack of empathy, denial, difficulty concentrating, confusion, irritability, mood swings, lack of communication, and panic attacks.
Holly berry poisoning: If eaten a few times, it will cause stomachache, vomiting, and diarrhea. If a lot is ingested, then it can cause severe stomachache, lethargy, and drooling; Very rarely will it kill an adult cat, but kittens are more at risk of being killed by it.
== Diagnosis Process ==
#Listen to the patient's complaint.
#Examine the physical state of the patient.
#Remember the patient's symptoms and complaints.
#Analyze which symptoms are the most noticeable.
#Ask the patient on about suspected complaints.
#Determine a course of treatment for the complaints that stand out the most.
# Follow-up with the patient after the treatment to guarantee that the treatment was a success.
# Adjust treatment methods if necessary.
==Remedies==
Fever: Have the patient eat borage leaves and have them sniff lavender. Make sure to have wet moss nearby at all times, and if needed, apply the wet moss to their forehead to keep them cool.
Stomachache: Have the patient eat juniper berries and rub their stomach if needed. Give them wet moss, but don’t give them too much water, as it will make it worse. Don’t give them warm or hot water, either. If they are hungry, only allow them to eat small morsels, such as mice.
Sore throat: Have the cat eat a honeycomb or paint some honey on a dock leaf and let them lick it off. It is recommended to give them a small dose of tansy. Have them consume warm water as well.
Headache: Have the patient drink plenty of cold water and give them some feverfew to eat. Have them stay out of the sunlight. It is best to keep them in the den until they’re better.
Stress: Have the patient eat some chamomile and drink water. Give them juniper berries if needed.
Trouble breathing: Mix some coltsfoot, thyme, and catmint together and feed it to the patient.
Upset stomach by poison: Treat painful stomachaches with stinging nettle or yarrow; allow the patient to vomit onto a dock leaf. Since vomiting causes dehydration, immediately bring the patient to a water source. Mild stomachaches can be treated with juniper or watermint, but give them a small dose of willow leaves just to be safe.
Leg dislocation: Feed the patient an appropriate amount of poppy seeds and wait for them to fall asleep. Then, grab their leg in the jaw and have another cat keep them down in place so the medicine cats have more control. Tug on the leg until the medicine cats hear a tiny click. Give them a couple more poppy seeds after they wake up in case they are in pain.
Loss of appetite: Encourage the patient to eat small amounts of prey. Stubborn or very ill cats can be offered the blood of fresh prey. It is recommended to feed the patient sorrel.
Non-venomous snake bite: Clean the wound thoroughly with a damp moss ball, and, if needed, put the wound into water. Gather some horsetail and chew it into a paste. Put the horsetail paste into some warm water and mix it around. Once it is all mixed, pour the extract onto a dock leaf and let it sit in a cool area. After a while, the paste should have turned into an ointment. Plaster the ointment over the scratch, then chew on some burdock root and form it into a poultice. Put the poultice over the desired area and feed the patient an appropriate amount of poppy seeds to dull the pain. The next day, the patient should feel better and be put back on duty. Make sure to check up on them regularly to ensure that the wound is clean and free of infection.
Venomous snakebite: Flush the wound thoroughly with water until the medicine cats are certain that the wound is clean. Chew some yarrow into a pulp and feed it to the patient to allow some poison to be removed. Leave the wound open and allow it to bleed for an appropriate amount of time. This will allow the excess toxins to be flushed out. Gather some tansy and more yarrow, and chew them both into a poultice. Apply the poultice to the poisoned area, swathe it in cobwebs, and add a catchweed burr on top. The patient should rest for a few days. During this time, the patient should be checked regularly to make sure that no infections linger in the bite and to have water nearby at all times. Once it is healed, they will be allowed to return to small tasks.
First degree burns/Sunburn: Apply some honey to the burned area and wrap a thick layer of cobweb around the honey, adding a catchweed burr to the ends of the cobweb. Feed them a honeycomb or honey painted on a dock leaf if their throat hurts from the smoke.
Second/Third degree burns: Lick the patient's fur as soon as they get away from the fire, especially the most damaged area. Immerse the damaged area in room-temperature (not cold) water, or get a damp moss ball and lightly pat it onto the area. The patient will most likely be in shock or at least have anxiety, so feed them some juniper and have them lay down in a flat, though comfortable, position. Do not have them lay down if they have an airway burn. Gather some honey, marigolds, and comfrey. Crush the marigolds until they are in very small pieces and chew them into a thick poultice. Do the same with the comfrey, then put them together. Paint the honey over the poultice and put it over the desired area, with the honey facing the injury, and wrap a thick layer of cobweb around the poultice, adding some catchweed burrs to the ends of the cobweb. Have the patient consume cold water and feed them an appropriate amount of poppy seeds. Feed the patient a honeycomb or paint some honey over a dock leaf and feed it to them if their throat hurts from the smoke. The patient must rest for several days, and the medicine cat needs to keep a close eye on them. Remake the same poultice every three days, and the cast must stay on at all times, which can take over a moon if it is severe enough. Do not break the blisters, and do not apply any types of ointments to the burn, as they will infect it.
Severe flea bites: Clean the patient's pelt thoroughly with a wet ball of moss to help get rid of the swollen areas. Next, put mouse bile on a ball of moss and dab it over the affected areas. Make a small amount of marigold pulp and rub it onto the cat's pelt afterward; it is also recommended to rub mint on their pelt or put it in their nest. Keep them in the medicine den until the fleas are gone.
Dislocated shoulder: It is important to have the patient not move, not even an inch, as it can make the injury worse. Gather some cold, wet moss and apply it to the shoulder to minimize inflammation. Keep the wet moss on the shoulder until it feels numb. A normal amount of poppy seeds won't help much with the pain of a dislocated shoulder, but it is recommended to feed them some to take the edge off and relax them. Have one cat restrain the cat's hind legs so it’s easier for the medicine cat to relocate the shoulder. Get the patient to lie on their back and have the injured arm move a little away from their body. Firmly grab the patient's paw and slowly, but firmly, pull on the arm. Pull the arm at an angle. Do this until the medicine cat hears a click. Afterward, immediately get a ragwort and juniper poultice and slap it on the shoulder. Feed the patient another small amount of poppy seeds, wrap a very thick layer of cobweb around the forearm, and put a catchweed burr on the edges of the cast. Prop the arm up with some sticks wrapped in bindweed. Make sure that the sticks aren’t too high. The patient needs to stay in their nest with no movement for a little over a moon. Have the cat return to very light duty after they have been rested.
Nausea: Feed the patient some chamomile and have them consume juniper or watermint. Have them drink cold water, and allow them to rest in their bed until they feel better. If the nausea is caused by hunger, then make sure to give them some prey. Give them feverfew if they have a fever and/or headache. If the nausea is very intense, then feed them some yarrow to vomit. It would also be best to try a trip to the dirt place.
Mild broken tooth: Wash the cat's mouth thoroughly to get rid of any blood or remains of the tooth that may be stuck in the gums. Give them an appropriate amount of poppy seeds and allow them to rest for a day. The tooth sensitivity will last between a quarter and a half moon (1-2 weeks). It is possible that the tooth will decay.
Moderate broken tooth: Wash the cat's mouth thoroughly to get rid of any blood or remains of the tooth that may be stuck in the gums. Feed them an appropriate amount of poppy seeds. If the broken tooth has a jagged edge, cover it with cobwebs to prevent it from cutting the patient's tongue, lip, or cheek. Only allow them to eat soft prey, such as plump mice and fish, and avoid biting down on the damaged tooth. Have the cat rest for a few days, until the worst of the pain fades. The tooth sensitivity will last for a little over half a moon (2–3 weeks). It is possible that the tooth will decay.
Severe broken tooth: Wash the cat's mouth thoroughly, especially the hole in which the tooth used to be. Dab a very small amount of cobweb in the hole to get rid of any excess blood, and do this daily until the patient is better. Have them consume an appropriate amount of poppy seeds. Only allow them to eat soft prey, such as plump mice and fish. After eating, make sure to dab a piece of cobweb in the hole to get rid of any prey residue. The cat must rest for several days. The tooth sensitivity will last for a moon. It is essential to give daily medical care even after the hole has healed to keep scraps of prey from being caught in the hole. It’s very likely that pain will recur, even after the hole has healed. It is highly likely that it will result in gum infection.
Mild broken bone: Trace one's tail over the patient's body to check for any damage, and poke a claw into the damaged area. It is broken if they feel any pain or if the medicine cats detect a crack. Feed the patient an appropriate amount of poppy seeds to dull the pain. Feed them juniper or thyme if they are in shock. Create a broken bone poultice and apply it to the desired area. Wrap the cast with a thick layer of cobweb. Keep the leg elevated with sticks, if possible. Keep the cat from walking for a moon. Once they start to heal, have them do small, supervised exercises, such as short walks and stretches. If it is an apprentice who has broken their bone, it can take a little over half a moon (2–3 weeks). A full-grown warrior's fracture may take a little over a moon, and for an elder, it can take up to two moons.
Head bump: Have the patient eat some poppy seeds to dull the pain and allow them to rest for a little while. If the patient has a headache from the injury, feed them some feverfew. The knot should disappear within 2–3 days.
Venom in the eyes: Gather a wet moss ball and thoroughly clean the patient's eye out. It is recommended to flush it out with running water. Chew on some fennel stalks and celandine petals to release the juice that is inside of them, put the juice on a clean moss ball, and dab it onto the cat's eye. Feed them some juniper and poppy seeds afterward. The medicine cats will have to keep a very close eye on the cat even after the medicine cats have treated it. There is a very strong chance that the victim will die or become blind.
Backache: Give the patient a small dose of tansy and chew some daisy leaves into a poultice and apply it to wherever the pain is worst. Have the patient rest all day. If the pain is mild, they will recover within the next two days, but give them another dose of tansy and remake the poultice. If it is moderate, they will be better within 3–4 days. If it is severe, it can take a little over a quarter moon (1-2 weeks). If the backache is due to being an elder, their pain may never go away, and the medicine cats will have to treat them whenever they feel worst. It is recommended to give them a small number of poppy seeds to dull the pain. Have them wade in the water if possible.
===Remedies without herbs and other techniques:===
Nip or poke the claw: Gently nip or poke the claw on a cat's bone to see if it’s broken or not. If they feel pain, or if the medicine cats feel a crack, then the bone is broken.
Lick their fur: Licking the fur cleans wounds, brings down anxiety/shock, and warms a cold cat. Lick the fur the wrong way to keep them warm.
Moss soaked in water: For sick or injured cats. May also be used to cool patients with fevers. Also useful for kitting. Queens lick the water off of the moss during the kitting process.
Sweeten herbs: Use nectar, honey, mint, rosemary, or mouse blood to lessen the bitterness of herbs.
Water soaking: Hold the swollen wound in water. This also helps soothe scraped paw pads.
Water therapy: Have a cat with weak or sore muscles wade in water. Eventually, they’ll feel better.
Wailing/yowling: Do not do this if the patient has a sore throat. By wailing, it will keep the cat's lungs and chest clear. This is recommended if the cat has a cough.
Thorn in paw pad: Lick the area around the thorn to loosen it, then grasp it with your teeth and pull. Do not pull it upwards, but at an angle instead, as it will cause less pain and make it slightly easier to remove.
Sand or seeds in cat's eye: Gently hold the eyelid open with one paw. With the other, get a piece of damp moss and carefully dab it onto the patient's eye.
Sick cats: Cats who are ill may have a hard time keeping food down. Cats who cannot keep their meals down should not be fed. They should be carefully monitored for signs of malnutrition and dehydration. Ill cats who can eat should only be given small morsels, such as mice, voles, and birds (the bird needs to be carefully defeathered). Small pieces are the key to successful eating. Do not let ill cats overeat, as it will make them even sicker.
Wounds: Put leaf mulch inside the large wounds. Apply a small amount to the scrapes. Only use this as a last resort.
Dislocated tail: Curl the paw around the cat's tail, close to the tip. Rest the other paw on the base of the patient's spine. Have another cat hold the patient down in front. Twist the tail and keep pressure on it until the medicine cats feel a tiny click.
Determining a fever: Put your nose to a cat's paw to check for fever. If the paw is warm, then that means they have a fever. If the medicine cats are having difficulty proving that they are sick, get a healthy cat and compare the results.
Flea bites: Resist the urge to scratch the flea bites. Apply a cold, damp moss ball to the bites several times a day to prevent swelling.
Coughs: Keep the patient hydrated. If possible, have them wade in warm water. If the illness is severe, have them stay in the den, but make sure to keep them far away from where the medicine cats keep the herbs, as the herb scents can cause headaches and could make the cough even worse. It is also recommended to keep them in a very quiet place.
Anxiety: Give the patient a simple exercise to distract them, have them breathe slowly and gently through their nose, lick their fur, try to make them laugh, eat well-balanced meals, and get enough sleep. Give them a checklist, such as "Is there a reason to believe something is wrong?" Is it possible that it will happen? Have them tell themselves that they are okay and that their anxiety won’t control their lives.
Severe stomachache or vomiting: If the patient is vomiting, feed them grass. Grass isn’t necessarily digestible for cats, so it will cause them to puke it right back up. It will make the process of vomiting for the cat easier and less painful. This should make the patient feel better afterward.
Kitting: Lick a kit the wrong way as soon as the medicine cat nips the kitting sac off to ensure that the kit starts breathing and stays warm.
A queen's pregnancy will last a little over two moons. Queens will need to eat healthy foods. She will need to drink plenty of water and get lots of rest. It is a good idea to put dried leaves and feathers around her nest to make it comfortable for her and her kits. When she is about to give birth, the den should not be crowded and should be at the very least empty except for the medicine cat and other cats that she may want by her side. Give her some raspberry leaves before the kitting starts so it won’t be as painful, and chew a comfrey root into a pulp and feed it to her. Fennel is also recommended. Get a stick and put it in front of her so she can chew on it. Make sure that she has wet moss near her and possibly a small piece of fresh-kill. Once a kit has been born, immediately nip the kitting sac with your teeth to release it. Lick the kit the wrong way as soon as possible once the sac is off. Once the kit is warm and dry, place it in front of the queen's stomach. Feed her a borage leaf to help the milk come quicker. It is not recommended to give her poppy seeds, as she could become too sleepy to push. It is not recommended to give a pregnant cat more than 3 to 4 herbs during kitting. Some herbs and herb combinations will cause them to bleed more or cause the kitting to last longer. Choose which herbs the medicine cats give to a kitting queen wisely, or give none if truly necessary. If the queen is not in the Clans camp by the time she has to give birth, make sure that there are a couple of "guard" cats surrounding her. The scent of blood will attract predators.
===Omens ===
Either a dream or sign given by StarClan that shows prophetic significance of the future to warn about upcoming events The difference between omens and prophecies is that an omen can be shown to any rank in a Clan, not just the medicine cat.
Full moon gathering: Every Clan cat knows that when a cloud covers the moon, it means that something should not be done or is a warning sign. It is only a response to those actions taken at the gathering. It is StarClans' way of saying that the gathering is over. It is a very severe omen, but it is rare. In truth, it doesn’t actually mean that StarClan is unhappy with a decision; it means that things are darker than they may appear.
====Interpreting dreams====
This is a very important part of a medicine cat's life, which a lot of lists seem to leave out. Every medicine cat has a different way of analyzing their dreams, so do it in a way that helps the medicine cat's out more easily.
Record the dreams: Take notes, even a few sentences will help the analysis.
Identify how the medicine cats were feeling in the dream: Suggest to themselves, "Was I nervous, angry, confused, etc.? Do I still feel those feelings the morning after? How at ease am I with these emotions?"
Analyze the dreams that occur in daily life: If the medicine cat dreamed of a newly made apprentice catching a very specific piece of prey (e.g., a magpie without a tail), and if a newly made apprentice returned from their hunt with a magpie without a tail, then this is something that must be considered.
Discern recurring thoughts in the dreams in daily life: Let’s say that the medicine cats are having recurring thoughts such as, "They are going to outcast me" or "I can’t do this." Next, the medicine cat needs to ask themselves if the medicine cat was having these thoughts constantly in the dream. And if so, in what situations did the medicine cats have these thoughts?
The Medicine Cat Code:
# A medicine cat may not fall in love or take a mate.
# A medicine cat may not have kits.
#A medicine cat may only retire when their apprentice is ready to take their place.
#A medicine cat shares dreams with only StarClan.
#A medicine cat may only discuss dreams, prophecies, etc. with their leader or other medicine cats at the monthly meeting; dreams of an otherwise prophetic nature should not be disclosed to any outside parties or any other cats in the Clan.
#A medicine cat is allowed to cross other Clan territories.
Unmentioned Medicine Cat Rules
Other regulations that are not mentioned in the Medicine Cat Code but are required to follow:
#It is essential for kits who choose to accompany the path of a medicine cat to first get StarClan's approval by journeying to the Moonstone.
#If the Clan has more than one medicine cat, the two will work side by side, as there doesn’t have to be one medicine cat at a time.
#A medicine cat is not to be mistreated by other Clan cats.
#When a medicine cat journeys to the Moonstone/Moonpool, they are not allowed to eat before and while on their journey.
#It is mandatory that the medicine cat journeys to the Moonstone/Moonpool on the half-moon of each month for a meeting with the other Clan medicine cats to communicate with StarClan. No Clan cat is allowed to restrict them on their journey.
#The Clan becomes the medicine cat's highest priority. It is a necessity that they treat all their Clan members with intimacy and care.
#When the Clan leader passes away, the medicine cat will accompany the deputy to the Moonstone/Moonpool so they can be established as the next Clan's leader.
#A medicine cat cannot reject an injured Clan cat.
# A medicine cat will do anything in his or her power to save an injured or ill cat.
# A medicine cat can ask for guidance from other Clan medicine cats.
Tasks for Medicine Cats
#Knowledge of all herbs, and storing a supply of them in their den.
#Tending all wounded and sick cats.
# Assisting queens while they are pregnant, kitting, or nursing.
#Checking up on the health of the Clan cats, daily, especially queens, kits, and elders.
#Traveling to the Moonstone/Moonpool every half-moon to speak and gain knowledge with StarClan.
#Interpreting prophecies and omens and sharing them with the Clan's leader.
#When the Clan leader passes away, the medicine cat must accompany the deputy to the Moonstone/Moonpool so they can be established as the next Clan's leader.
#Educate an apprentice as the Clan's next medicine cat.
#Visiting the Moonstone/Moonpool to speak with StarClan when a catastrophe breaks out.
#Checking on elders or kits for a check-up.
==Credits & Summary==
This list contains poisonous herbs, poultices, pastes, pulps, ointments, treatment methods, injuries and illnesses, healing remedies without herbs, how to care for the herbs, and much, much more. All herbs, locations, usages, techniques, etc. were found on the Warriors Wiki and in the official book.
This article is entirely fanmade and not official.
We'd like to point out that blackcough is not a real thing. Blackcough was the original name for greencough, but the Erins decided at the last minute that greencough would be a better name. When the book was published, blackcough was a typographical error.
All credits go to: ThePaleCat (older parts), Lilacdusk (revised parts), LuvPupAJ (revised parts), and various wiki members for making revisions and editing the page.
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