Herbs

This is a guide to all the medical herbs used in the wild animal roleplays! Poisonous plants will also be mentioned.

## Australian Herbs

Yarrow (Treats fever, common cold, hay fever, dysentery, and diarrhea. Induces sweating and vomiting. Can be applied to wounds to stop bleeding.)

Water Plantain (Chew up the leaves into a poultice and have a nursing mother eat it to help her produce more milk. Also induces urinating.)

Marigold (The flower heads are used to fight infections when eaten or applied to wounds, suppress muscle spasms and prevent mycosis. It can also treat rashes, allergies, eczema, dermatitis, the pain, swelling and redness from muscle cramps, muscular injuries or sprains, eye inflammation and itchiness caused by conjunctivitis AKA pink eye and fungal infections. It also works to soothe digestive systems, reduce coughing, sore throats and fevers. When eaten, it can also improve circulation, detoxifies the digestive system and urinary tract, purifies the lymphatic and immune systems and treats liver and gallbladder dysfunction, and speeds up recovery from measles and mumps. When applied to body, it can heal the wound faster, can stop bleeding, kill microbes, treat sores, treat bruises, treat sunburns and other first degree burns, and soothe insect bites and stings. Pregnant mothers should not eat marigold unless their baby or babies are ready to be birthed, as marigold can stimulate childbirth. It is safe to use marigold externally however.)

## Forest Herbs

Yarrow (Treats fever, common cold, hay fever, dysentery, and diarrhea. Induces sweating and vomiting. Can be applied to wounds to stop bleeding.)

Black Snakeroot (Treats arthritis, muscle pain, sore throats, anxiety, depression, induces relaxation at lower amounts, induces sleep in higher amounts. Strengthens the kidneys. Smells slightly unpleasant. Long term use may cause womb cancer for females. Can also be used to induce labor for pregnant females.)

White Snakeroot (Poisonous, will kill you. However, if roots are chewed into a poultice, can be applied to snake bites. Do not chew any other part of the plant, as it may kill you.)

Hollyhock (Induces defecating, treats constipation and inflammation.)

Water Plantain (Chew up the leaves into a poultice and have a nursing mother eat it to help her produce more milk. Also induces urinating.)

Garlic (Treats cardiovascular disease, stomach cancer, and depression. In fantasy roleplays, they are fatally poisonous to vampires.)

Marshmallow (Treats runny noses and reduces mucus coughing.)

Voodoo Lily (Treats constipation)

Hepatica (Treats liver diseases, bronchitis, and gout.)

Angelica (Treats respiratory and nervous system issues, fever, infections, and the flu. Smells and tastes sweet.)

Blue Cohosh (The leaves induce labor. It also has some poisonous blueberry-like fruits. The leaves are safe and not poisonous.)

Celery (The seeds relieve pain and treat water retention, arthritis, and inflammation, also reducing blood pressure and stopping muscle spasms. The seeds can also be used as a mosquito repellent. All of this is done by the seeds, the other parts of celery don't seem to do much medically. The seeds are actually very tiny fruits. Those who suffer from eating disorders often overuse this herb, especially those with bulimia.)

Burdock (Treats heart failure, liver cirrhosis, high blood pressure, the flu, and hyperhydration. Those who suffer from eating disorders often overuse this herb, especially those with bulimia. Induces sweating. In fantasy roleplays, also fights off a curse known as Evil Eye.)

Blueberries (Prevents cancer, strengthens immune system, reduces risks of heart disease, strengthens the brain, regulates blood sugar, prevents cough and the cold, and is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber.)

Marigold (Only grows here in summer. The flower heads are used to fight infections when eaten or applied to wounds, suppress muscle spasms and prevent mycosis. It can also treat rashes, allergies, eczema, dermatitis, the pain, swelling and redness from muscle cramps, muscular injuries or sprains, eye inflammation and itchiness caused by conjunctivitis AKA pink eye and fungal infections. It also works to soothe digestive systems, reduce coughing, sore throats and fevers. When eaten, it can also improve circulation, detoxifies the digestive system and urinary tract, purifies the lymphatic and immune systems and treats liver and gallbladder dysfunction, and speeds up recovery from measles and mumps. When applied to body, it can heal the wound faster, can stop bleeding, kill microbes, treat sores, treat bruises, treat sunburns and other first degree burns, and soothe insect bites and stings. Pregnant mothers should not eat marigold unless their baby or babies are ready to be birthed, as marigold can stimulate childbirth. It is safe to use marigold externally however.)

Water Hemlock (Usually grows alongside or inside bodies of water. Highly poisonous, will cause seizures, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, tremors, confusion, weakness, dizziness and drowsiness as soon as 15 minutes after being eaten, seizures usually being the first symptom to appear. It will kill you.)

## Jungle Herbs

Horse Chestnut (Poisonous, will make you sick, but won't kill you unless you eat a lot of them.) (Only found in Jungle biomes.)

Garlic (Treats cardiovascular disease, stomach cancer, and depression. In fantasy roleplays, they are a weakness of vampires.)

Aloe (Leaves are applied to burns, wounds, and other skin ailments, as it helps heal them. Do not eat, as eating it can cause abdominal cramps and diarrhea.)

Voodoo Lily (Treats constipation)

Celery (The seeds relieve pain and treat water retention, arthritis, and inflammation, also reducing blood pressure and stopping muscle spasms. The seeds can also be used as a mosquito repellent. All of this is done by the seeds, the other parts of celery don't seem to do much medically. The seeds are actually very tiny fruits. Those who suffer from eating disorders often overuse this herb, especially those with bulimia.)

Burdock (Treats heart failure, liver cirrhosis, high blood pressure, the flu, and hyperhydration. Those who suffer from eating disorders often overuse this herb, especially those with bulimia. Induces sweating. In fantasy roleplays, also fights off a curse known as Evil Eye.)

Marigold (Only grows here in summer. The flower heads are used to fight infections when eaten or applied to wounds, suppress muscle spasms and prevent mycosis. It can also treat rashes, allergies, eczema, dermatitis, the pain, swelling and redness from muscle cramps, muscular injuries or sprains, eye inflammation and itchiness caused by conjunctivitis AKA pink eye and fungal infections. It also works to soothe digestive systems, reduce coughing, sore throats and fevers. When eaten, it can also improve circulation, detoxifies the digestive system and urinary tract, purifies the lymphatic and immune systems and treats liver and gallbladder dysfunction, and speeds up recovery from measles and mumps. When applied to body, it can heal the wound faster, can stop bleeding, kill microbes, treat sores, treat bruises, treat sunburns and other first degree burns, and soothe insect bites and stings. Pregnant mothers should not eat marigold unless their baby or babies are ready to be birthed, as marigold can stimulate childbirth. It is safe to use marigold externally however.)

## Savannah Herbs

Water Plantain (Chew up the leaves into a poultice and have a nursing mother eat it to help her produce more milk. Also induces urinating.)

Marshmallow (Treats runny noses and reduces mucus coughing.)

Marigold (The flower heads are used to fight infections when eaten or applied to wounds, suppress muscle spasms and prevent mycosis. It can also treat rashes, allergies, eczema, dermatitis, the pain, swelling and redness from muscle cramps, muscular injuries or sprains, eye inflammation and itchiness caused by conjunctivitis AKA pink eye and fungal infections. It also works to soothe digestive systems, reduce coughing, sore throats and fevers. When eaten, it can also improve circulation, detoxifies the digestive system and urinary tract, purifies the lymphatic and immune systems and treats liver and gallbladder dysfunction, and speeds up recovery from measles and mumps. When applied to body, it can heal the wound faster, can stop bleeding, kill microbes, treat sores, treat bruises, treat sunburns and other first degree burns, and soothe insect bites and stings. Pregnant mothers should not eat marigold unless their baby or babies are ready to be birthed, as marigold can stimulate childbirth. It is safe to use marigold externally however.)

## Snowy Herbs

Water Plantain (Chew up the leaves into a poultice and have a nursing mother eat it to help her produce more milk. Also induces urinating.)

Blueberries (Prevents cancer, strengthens immune system, reduces risks of heart disease, strengthens the brain, regulates blood sugar, prevents cough and the cold, and is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber.)

## Tropical Island Herbs

Seaweed (Can be used as a bandage.)

Blue Cohosh (Induces labor, which can be used for abortion if the baby is premature, but is completely safe for a full-term baby. It also has some poisonous blueberry-like fruits. The leaves are safe.)

Marigold (The flower heads are used to fight infections when eaten or applied to wounds, suppress muscle spasms and prevent mycosis. It can also treat rashes, allergies, eczema, dermatitis, the pain, swelling and redness from muscle cramps, muscular injuries or sprains, eye inflammation and itchiness caused by conjunctivitis AKA pink eye and fungal infections. It also works to soothe digestive systems, reduce coughing, sore throats and fevers. When eaten, it can also improve circulation, detoxifies the digestive system and urinary tract, purifies the lymphatic and immune systems and treats liver and gallbladder dysfunction, and speeds up recovery from measles and mumps. When applied to body, it can heal the wound faster, can stop bleeding, kill microbes, treat sores, treat bruises, treat sunburns and other first degree burns, and soothe insect bites and stings. Pregnant mothers should not eat marigold unless their baby or babies are ready to be birthed, as marigold can stimulate childbirth. It is safe to use marigold externally however.)

## Desert Herbs

Garlic (Treats cardiovascular disease, stomach cancer, and depression. In fantasy roleplays, they are a weakness of vampires.)

Aloe (Leaves are applied to burns, wounds, and other skin ailments, as it helps heal them. Do not eat, as eating it can cause abdominal cramps and diarrhea.)

Marigold (The flower heads are used to fight infections when eaten or applied to wounds, suppress muscle spasms and prevent mycosis. It can also treat rashes, allergies, eczema, dermatitis, the pain, swelling and redness from muscle cramps, muscular injuries or sprains, eye inflammation and itchiness caused by conjunctivitis AKA pink eye and fungal infections. It also works to soothe digestive systems, reduce coughing, sore throats and fevers. When eaten, it can also improve circulation, detoxifies the digestive system and urinary tract, purifies the lymphatic and immune systems and treats liver and gallbladder dysfunction, and speeds up recovery from measles and mumps. When applied to body, it can heal the wound faster, can stop bleeding, kill microbes, treat sores, treat bruises, treat sunburns and other first degree burns, and soothe insect bites and stings. Pregnant mothers should not eat marigold unless their baby or babies are ready to be birthed, as marigold can stimulate childbirth. It is safe to use marigold externally however.)

## Mountain Herbs

Water Plantain (Chew up the leaves into a poultice and have a nursing mother eat it to help her produce more milk. Also induces urinating.)

Blue Cohosh (Induces labor, which can be used for abortion if the baby is premature, but is completely safe for a full-term baby. It also has some poisonous blueberry-like fruits. The leaves are safe.)

Celery (The seeds relieve pain and treat water retention, arthritis, and inflammation, also reducing blood pressure and stopping muscle spasms. The seeds can also be used as a mosquito repellent. All of this is done by the seeds, the other parts of celery don't seem to do much medically. The seeds are actually very tiny fruits. Those who suffer from eating disorders often overuse this herb, especially those with bulimia.)

Burdock (Treats heart failure, liver cirrhosis, high blood pressure, the flu, and hyperhydration. Those who suffer from eating disorders often overuse this herb, especially those with bulimia. Induces sweating. In fantasy roleplays, also fights off a curse known as Evil Eye.)

Arnica (Poisonous, irritates the mucus membranes, causes diarrhea, fever, nausea, dizziness, an irregular heartbeat, paralysis of cardiac and skeletal muscles which will cause death, an abnormal pulse rate, and sudden death of the unborn.)

Wolf's Bane (Poisonous, will kill you.)

## Taiga Herbs

Blueberries (Prevents cancer, strengthens immune system, reduces risks of heart disease, strengthens the brain, regulates blood sugar, prevents cough and the cold, and is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber.)

Water Hemlock (Usually grows alongside or inside bodies of water. Highly poisonous, will cause seizures, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, tremors, confusion, weakness, dizziness and drowsiness as soon as 15 minutes after being eaten, seizures usually being the first symptom to appear. It will kill you.)