Fight or Flight Chapter 3~
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Pairing: Lucy Gray Baird x Fem! Reader - 1,306 words
Warnings: PTSD akin mentality, a rabbit dies, generally death, character death
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You held Lucy Gray’s limp body in your arms. What happened? How did you let it all go so wrong? Her perfect face was covered in mud and her once warm brown eyes stared up at you, blank and lifeless.
“Lucy Gray,” you sob, “Lucy Gray!” Your fingers tremble as you stroke her face. “Not like this, please, Lucy Gray.” You brush cold mud away from her cheeks. The words “Don’t go.” Shudder through your mind and you can’t tell if you’re thinking them or saying them out loud.
You hold her cold body closer to your warm one, and look up into the gray sky. The sun is entirely obscured by dark clouds, making the entire atmosphere grim. Gray water meets the shoreline in a blackish sludgy puddle of mud. The same mud that coated Lucy Gray dead body. Dead.
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You jolt awake, breathing heavily in a cold sweat. You look around frantically, and see Lucy Gray sleeping against your back peacefully. You sigh heavily in relief. She was fine, it was a nightmare.
Lucy Gray buries her face further into your shirt and you smile. She still snores. Carefully, you sit up, laying Lucy Gray’s arm down after. Once you’re sure she’s still fast asleep, you start your trek back out into the woods.
You check your trap, which had actually managed to catch a small rabbit — it wasn’t much, but you were sure Lucy Gray would be overjoyed. You couldn’t wait to see the look on her face when you told her. With the luck of the day thus far you decide to check the area for more wild blackberries. Although you don’t find any blackberries, you do find an interesting assortment of seeds and nuts.
You make the travel back with your game, when you open the door you see Lucy Gray packing up her things. “Lucy Gray, check it out.” You speak with a proud grin while holding up the rabbit. Lucy Gray’s eyes light up, just like yesterday, alive. “No fish?” “No fish.” You confirm. She laughs with sheer joy and rushes over. “We could use the pelt to make a scarf!” You nod, unable to look away from that smile.
“I’m sure it’d look lovely on you.” You flush after your own statement. “You sweet hearted lil sap.” Her voice is sweeter than anything you could ever say. “That’s me.” You speak, unsure what else to say. You bring the rabbit over to a small counter top and start cleaning it.
Lucy Gray practically appears at your side. “I can do it, you’ve done enough work for our food.” You decide it’s better not to argue and hand over a cutting tool. It wasn’t as effective as the knife, which you’d rid of alongside Coriolanus’ body. You give her a pat on the back and pack up your own belongings.
You drop the nuts and seeds into a small leather pouch and draw it shut. Once it’s shut, you put the pouch in your bag with everything else. You hear Lucy Gray’s heels against the ground as she walks out the door, to cook the rabbit meat most likely. She must’ve put her shoes back on while you were gone.
You follow her, picking up both of your bags so you were ready to leave as soon as you two were done eating. You help Lucy Gray set up a small campfire, once it’s lit(a difficult task considering the dampness of the environment) you relax a bit. “Shouldn’t we talk about yesterday?” Lucy Gray asks abruptly, her eyebrows furrowing together.
“What’s there to say?” You look at her gauge her reaction. “We killed him,” she impales chunks of rabbit meat on a sharp stick. “that’s what.” You frown as you watch her set the stick over the fire. “I killed him. That wasn’t your fault Lucy Gray.”
The way she averts her eyes tells you that she doesn’t believe that one bit. “Don’t lie. You killed him for me.” She sighs shakily, “because of me.” You shake your head so fast that you think you may have given yourself whiplash. “To protect you!” You argue.
“What’s the difference?” She presses. “You would have never done it if it weren’t for me. I’m sorry, you should really be rid of me.” She squeezes her hands into fists. “This mornin’- when I woke up and you were gone. I thought maybe you’d of left. I thought that that was smart.” Lucy Gray struggles to look at you again.
“But you didn’t. You should have but you didn’t.” You grab her hand. “As if I could ever leave you, the Lucy Gray Baird? C’mon Lu.” Lucy Gray laughs at the nickname, but you can tell she’s on the verge of tears. “I don’t understand how someone as amazing as you could possibly have a low self esteem.” the girl shakes her head. “Now don’t hit me with that Y/n…”
“I can’t not! I mean it when I say you’re truly wonderful.” You sigh. “Honestly, you’re so bright, everyone else just stands in your shadow.” Lucy Gray looks you directly in your eyes. You want to look away… but you just can’t. “You don’t.” She squeezes your hand. “Stand in my shadow I mean. I think you’re swell.”
You can’t help smiling, that seemed to happen a lot around Lucy Gray. “Then we both like each other lots.” You state. She blushes and looks away with a nervous laugh. “I guess so?” You’re about to say something else, leaning closer, when you smell something burning.
“Lucy Gray the meat!”
“Oh shit!”
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Charred rabbit meat wasn’t great, but you were just glad to eat anything at all. You could see Lucy Gray struggling to keep it down though. “My compliments to the chef.” Your tone drips with sarcasm. “Hey, you distracted me!” She hits your arm playfully.
“Ouch, I said compliments.” Lucy Gray rolls her eyes. “Yeah, but you didn’t mean it.” She grins. “I can tell you don’t like it,” she gets up, “not that I don’t understand, it’s certainly not the best thing I’ve ever tasted.” You grab a handful of mud, pausing at the cold feeling of it. You remember how it felt to hold Lucy Gray’s limp body in your arms.
Just a dream. Just a dream. Just a dream.
Repeats in your mind like a broken record. You throw the mud into the fire to smother it and hurriedly wipe the mud from your hand onto your slacks.
Lucy Gray seems to notice your subtle changes, down to the tremble in your hands and uneven breath. “What’s wrong?” She tilts her head in concern. “You died.” Lucy Gray freezes. “What?” You move closer to her again. “I had a dream last night that you died. That it was you instead of him.”
You grit your teeth. “It made me realize that I would kill him for you all over again. Wouldn’t change a thing.” You grab both of her hands, holding them gently in your own. “I know that probably sounds psychotic and extreme, but I just care about you. So much.”
Lucy Gray quickly pulls you into a hug. An unexpected reaction from someone you just admitted you would kill someone willingly to. “I care about you too.” You speaks with a certain firmness, like her word is final. It probably is, you guess. You hug her back.
“I don’t want you to have to do that again, caus’ I know you’re not lyin’ that you’d do it. I don’t want you to have to do that.” She closes her eyes and leans on you. “We have to get going.” She takes your hand in hers before pulling away.
“Right, there’s a long road ahead.” Lucy Gray nods her head. “Least I’ve got you.”
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Note: that’s right guys, two chapters in one day, aren’t I talented? ☺️ I don’t think my next fanfic post will be related because I have a request for part 2 of “A Day by the Lake with Miss Lucy Gray”~ expect some softer smut and aftercare. Depending on whether Day by the Lake or Fight or Flight captures my motivation first, we’ll just have to see tomorrow ;)
~ Cassie
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CONTENTS
PSA!
Content Warnings!
Formatting
Words You'll See & What They Mean
Herbs & Medicines
Poisons
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PSA!
These plants are using HUMAN effects! Do not feed your cat these plants for funsies, because they can be deadly!
Also, heads up, this post contains plants primarily from the UK and North America, since the books take place in England and borrow animals from North America. There are also a few plants from... neither place!
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CWs!
Mentions of vomit, sickness, & death. Long post.
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Formatting
Scientific Name; Points towards which species I was looking at
Description; Appearance, taste, & smell
Location; Where they’re best found
Grows; The time of year they’re found
Usage; How they’re used (i.e. eaten, chewed, etc)
Effect; What they do
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WORDS YOU’LL SEE & WHAT THEY MEAN
Poultice;
A medicinal method where one or more herbs are soaked in water, chewed together to make a wet mass, then applied to the body of the patient. Honey is often added to thicken the poultice and help the herbs stick together.
Paste;
The middle ground between poultice and pulp, pastes are prepared the same as poultices. They can either be spread onto a wound or eaten by a patient.
Pulp;
When two or more herbs are chewed into mush and eaten by a patient. Nectar or honey may be added to make the pulp less bitter or more appealing.
Ointment;
Two or more herbs mixed with lots of water, honey, herb extract, and/or nectar and rubbed onto the patient’s body. Herbs are chewed into a pulp, mixed with liquid(s), and let sit to thicken for several hours.
Herb Extract;
Juices that come from herbs. Can be made either by kneading a herb (with things such as basil, borage, and lovage) or breaking the stems (with things such as milkweed and dandelion stems).
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HERBS & MEDICINES
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Alder Bark
Scientific Name; Alnus
Description; Alder trees have dark grey bark- greenish on younger trees.
Location; On alder trees ; Along rivers ; In swampy, boggy, and marshy areas
Grows; All year round
Usage; Chewed by patient
Effect; Eases toothaches
Alfalfa
Scientific Name; Medicago Sativa
Description; A tall plant with long, narrow leaves and purple, yellow, or white flowers. It smells overpoweringly sweet as it blooms, and doesn’t have much of a taste beyond a vague nuttiness.
Location; Rocky places with shallow soil ; Alongside Thunderpaths
Grows; Mid- to late spring and early to late autumn
Usage; Eaten by patient
Effect; Prevents tooth decay
Ash Tree Sprouts
Scientific Name; Fraxinus
Description; A thin sprout with two small leaves.
Location; Forests
Grows; All year round
Usage; Chewed into a poultice and placed on wound
Effect; Treats poison from snake bites
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Basil
Scientific Name; Ocimum Basilicum
Description; An herb with square stems and rounded, slightly curved leaves. It smells and tastes sweet and slightly pungent. The plant doesn’t do well in the cold, and dies by the first frost of the year.
Location; Hot, dry areas ; Twoleg gardens
Grows; Late spring to very early autumn
Usage; Eaten by patient
Effect; Soothes headaches and cramping
Bindweed
Scientific Name; Convolvulus Tricolor
Description; Bindweed flowers are trumpet-shaped and bright blue with a white center ring surrounding a yellow center. It has a very strong smell.
Location; Farmlands ; Grassy slopes ; In pastures ; Alongside Thunderpaths
Grows; Summer to early autumn
Usage; Binds sticks together
Effect; No medicinal use, but can be used to tie sticks to a broken limb
Birch Sap
Scientific Name; Betula
Description; Best collected from young trees, when their bark is soft.
Location; Within birch trees ; Almost anywhere
Grows; All year round
Usage; Swallowed by patient
Effect; Gives energy ; Creates an appetite
Blackberry Leaves
Scientific Name; Rubus subg. Rubus
Description; The plant has pinkish-white flowers with five petals each. The berries and leaves have a sharp, recognizable scent.
Location; On blackberry bushes ; Almost anywhere ; Sunny places
Grows; Mid-spring to late autumn ; Berries grow mid-summer to early autumn
Usage; Coated on area of sting
Effect; Mixed with other herbs into a poultice to soothe the pain of bee stings
Blazing Star
Scientific Name; Mentzelia Laevicaulis
Description; A flower with spiky leaves. Its five bright yellow petals point out and resemble a star, giving it its name.
Location; Sandy and rocky places ; Alongside Thunderpaths
Grows; Mid- to late summer
Usage; Eaten by patient
Effect; Cures cowpox ; Soothes stomachaches ; Treats open skin sores
Blessed Thistle Leaves
Scientific Name; Cnicus Benedictus
Description; A tall plant with sharp, spiked leaves and hairy stems. The flowers at the top are yellow or purple, and the leaves have a bitter taste.
Location; Sunny, dry, rocky areas
Grows; Mid-summer to early fall
Usage; Spikes removed ; Eaten by patient
Effect; Strengthens heart and lungs ; Improves appetite ; Treats colds, coughs, fevers, and bacterial infections
Borage
Scientific Name; Borago Officinalis
Description; The flower has five small blue or pink petals and hairy leaves. The best leaves are about halfway up the stem and have a zesty smell to them. They’re soft and have a distinctive taste, which they lose when dried out.
Location; Near water ; In sunny areas ; Forests
Grows; Early summer to mid-autumn
Usage; Eaten by patient
Effect; Produces better & more milk in nursing cats ; Brings down fevers ; Soothes stomachaches ; Relieves tight chests
Bright-Eye
Scientific Name; Phlox Paniculata
Description; Light pink flowers with a dark pink center. It smells something like cannabis, and it tastes sweet, slightly spicy, and something like sugarsnap peas.
Location; Sunny areas ; Wooded areas ; Thickets
Grows; Mid to late summer
Usage; Crushed into a pulp with other herbs and eaten by patient
Effect; Cures coughs (when combined with lovage)
Broom
Scientific Name; Cytisus Scoparius
Description; A shrub with small leaves and little yellow flowers. The flowers are often on their own stem, but can also grow in pairs. Broom is wind-tolerant and drought-resistant when established.
Location; Forests ; Sunny places
Grows; Early spring to late autumn
Usage; Ground into a poultice
Effect; Assists in the healing of broken bones
Burdock Root
Scientific Name; Arctium Minus
Description; A tall-stemmed thistle with a sharp smell and dark leaves. It has a bitter taste.
Location; Almost anywhere
Grows; All year round
Usage; Chewed into a poultice - ensure that any dirt has been washed off first - and placed on the wound area.
Effect; Numbs and heals rat bites, particularly when infected ; Soothes sore paw pads ; Causes nausea if eaten
Burnet
Scientific Name; Sanguisorba Officinalis
Description; A plant with globed pink flowers and leaves in small clusters. They taste and smell almost like cucumbers.
Location; In sunny forest areas
Grows; Mid-spring to late autumn
Usage; Chewed and swallowed by patient ; Good for cats close to giving birth and cats who are about to travel
Effect; Gives strength ; Reduces hunger, bleeding, and inflammation ; Kills stomach parasites
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Catchweed
Scientific Name; Galium Aparine L.
Description; A tall plant with fuzzy green balls and white flowers on the end. When it's matured, it turns brown and develops small hooks that catch in furs and pelts. It has a pleasant, crisp smell to it, like fresh-cut hay.
Location; Moist, shady places ; Forests ; Meadows ; Prairies
Grows; All year round
Usage; Placed on patient’s pelt to keep poultices in place
Effect; No medicinal effect, but keeps poultices in place without pain if cobwebs are not available
Catmint
Scientific Name; Nepeta Racemosa
Description; A tall, leafy plant with a delicious smell. The stem is hairy and the flowers are pale purple. It looks almost like nettle, but doesn’t sting. Easily killed by frost, but very tolerant of droughts.
Location; Twoleg gardens ; Dry soil ; Sunny places
Grows; Late spring to early fall
Usage; Eaten by patient
Effect; Cures greencough ; Soothes whitecough ; Deadly in high doses
Cat’s Claw
Scientific Name; Dolichandra Unguis-cati
Description; A creeping vine with sunny yellow flowers. The flowers have five rounded petals. The plant grows quickly and aggressively, and is very destructive. It gets its name from its sharp thorns shaped like a cat’s claws. The flowers smell fragrant and tastes bitter and woody.
Location; Sunny places ; Forests
Grows; Late spring to early summer
Usage; Crushed and eaten by patient
Effect; May prevent pregnancy ; Soothes swelling, arthritis, and ragged breathing
Celandine
Scientific Name; Stylophorum Diphyllum
Description; A yellow flower with four petals. It has an odd, unpleasant, almost garlicky odor and a bitter taste.
Location; Wooded areas ; Near water
Grows; Mid-spring to early summer
Usage; Crushed into an extract and dripped into the patient’s eyes
Effect; Soothes weakened, infected, and damaged eyes
Chamomile
Scientific Name; Chamaemelum Nobile
Description; A small white flower with a large yellow center. It has a mellow, sweet taste to it and smells sweet and fresh.
Location; Twoleg gardens ; Sandy soils ; Cool places
Grows; Mid-spring to late summer
Usage; Eaten by patient
Effect; Strengthens the heart ; Soothes the mind
Chervil
Scientific Name; Anthriscus Cerefolium
Description; A sweet-smelling plant with large, fern-like leaves, small white flowers, and knobby brown roots. It tastes and smells mildly sweet and grassy.
Location; Twoleg gardens ; Cool places ; Dry areas
Grows; Early spring to late summer
Usage; Chewed into a paste and placed on wound area or swallowed by patient
Effect; Soothes infected wounds ; Soothes stomachaches ; May be used as pain relief during kitting
Chickweed
Scientific Name; Stellaria Media
Description; A tall plant with flat, almond-shaped leaves. It smells almost minty, and tastes salty and leafy.
Location; Very sunny areas ; Forests ; Damp soil
Grows; Early spring to late autumn
Usage; Eaten by patient
Effect; Treats greencough- though catmint is preferred as it does a better job
Cobnuts / Hazelnuts
Description; A smooth brown nut with a hard outside shell. They taste sweet, musty, and earthy.
Location; Around or on hazel trees
Ripens; Early to late autumn
Usage; Eaten by patient
Effect; Improves insulin sensitivity ; Strengthens heart ; Reduces inflammation
Cobwebs
Description; Long, thin, shiny strands of silk woven into a web by spiders.
Location; Just about anywhere ; Dark places
Grows; All year round
Usage; Pressed on or wrapped around wound
Effect; Soaks up and stops bleeding ; Holds poultices in place
Coltsfoot
Scientific Name; Tussilago Farfara
Description; A flower with yellow or white petals resembling dandelions that smells almost like honey. It’s a bit crunchy, and tastes like aniseed and licorice.
Location; Near water
Grows; Early spring to mid-summer ; Best in spring
Usage; Chewed into a paste and placed on wound area or eaten by patient
Effect; Eases rough breathing ; Cures kittencough ; Soothes cracked and sore paw pads
Comfrey Root
Scientific Name; Symphytum Officinale
Description; A plant with large leaves and bell-shaped pink, white, or purple flowers. It has fat brown roots and a tangy smell.
Location; Damp and grassy places
Grows; Mid-spring to late autumn
Usage; Chewed into a paste and eaten by patient or placed on wound
Effect; Soothes wounds, itching, inflamed joints, and stiff shoulders ; May be used to soothe and treat burns
Cranberries
Scientific Name; Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Description; Cranberry stems are wiry and long, and the leaves are small, oval, and evergreen. Small flowers appear in early summer, and the berries are ripe by early autumn. The berries taste bright and tart.
Location; Swamps ; Bogs ; Marshes
Grows; Summer to autumn
Usage; Eaten by patient
Effect; Reduce inflammation ; Lowers blood pressure
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Daisy Leaves
Scientific Name; Bellis Perennis
Description; A white or pale pinkish flower with a bright yellow center. It has thick oval-shaped leaves, a woody, earthy smell, and a bitter, nutty taste.
Location; Shaded, grassy areas ; Forests
Grows; Late spring to early autumn
Usage; Chewed into pulp and eaten by patient ; May be used as a traveling herb
Effect; Eases joint pain
Dandelion
Scientific Name; Taraxacum Platycarpum
Description; A yellow flower with long, hollow stems. After it’s finished flowering, the head turns into a sphere of small white florets and seeds. They have a tangy, slightly bitter taste similar to spinach and a subtle, bittersweet smell.
Location; Just about anywhere
Grows; Late spring to late autumn
Usage; Leaves- chewed by patient ; Stem- broken and squeezed to extract juice, mixed into a poultice, and placed on area of sting ; Roots- eaten by patient
Effect; Leaves- soothe pain ; Stem- soothes bee stings ; Roots- may combat poisoning by meadow saffron
Dock Leaves
Scientific Name; Rumex Obtusifolius
Description; A large-leafed plant with a tangy smell and taste.
Location; Grassy areas
Grows; Early spring to mid-autumn
Usage; Chewed into a poultice and spread on wound
Effect; Soothes scratches ; Soothes sore paw pads ; May sting when applied
Dried Oak Leaves
Scientific Name; Quercus
Description; Roundish, ruffled leaves
Location; On or near oak trees
Grows; Best found in autumn
Usage; Chewed into a pulp and placed on wound
Effect; Prevents infection
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Echinacea / Coneflowers
Scientific Name; Echinacea Purpurea
Description; Most of these flowers are magenta or purple, but some can be white, orange, yellow, or red. They have a light, sweet, honey-like fragrance and an earthy, floral taste.
Location; Dry plains ; Prairies; Forest clearings
Grows; Early summer to early autumn
Usage; Chewed into a poultice and placed on wound
Effect; Treats infection
Elder Leaves
Scientific Name; Sambucus
Description; Elder leaves are longer than they are wide, with small serrated edges and hair on the underside. The flowers of the tree appear in spring and grow in large clusters, and the berries are small and black.
Location; On or near elder trees, often in groups of five to nine
Grows; Early spring to mid-autumn
Usage; Chewed into a poultice and placed on wound
Effect; Soothes pain from sprains and dislocated joints
Eyebright
Scientific Name; Euphrasia Nemorosa
Description; A small flower that grows close to the ground. It’s nearly impossible to identify until it blooms, as it tends to blend in with the plants around it. It has small oval leaves and white flowers. The petals have purple streaks and black centers and a yellow dot in the middle. It has very little smell, but has a characteristic bitter taste.
Location; Fields ; Roadsides
Grows; Summer to early fall
Usage; Leaves and petals are soaked in water and gently placed on the eyes of the patient
Effect; Soothes redness, pain, swelling, and fatigue in the eye
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Fennel
Scientific Name; Foeniculum Vulgare
Description; A plant with thin, spiky leaves, a deep, sweet smell almost like licorice, and a mild flavor. It cannot stand the cold particularly well, and will die by the first frost.
Location; Dry soils ; Riverbanks
Grows; Early summer to first frost
Usage; Stalks are broken and squeezed to extract juice- juice is then swallowed by patient
Effect; Soothes hip pain
Feverfew
Scientific Name; Tanacetum Parthenium
Description; A small bush with white flowers resembling daisies. Has a sharp, tangy smell and small, soft leaves.
Location; Alongside water
Grows; Mid-summer to late autumn
Usage; Eaten by patient
Effect; Reduces fevers ; Soothes headaches
Foxglove
Scientific Name; Digitalis Purpurea
Description; A very tall pink or purple flower in a cone shape and with hairy oval leaves. It smells just a little bit bad.
Location; Almost everywhere ; Wet soils
Grows; Late spring to early summer
Usage; Flowers and seeds- eaten by patient ; Leaves- chewed into a poultice and placed on wound
Effect; Flowers- induce vomiting ; Leaves- stop bleeding quickly ; Seeds- slow down the heart and calm a panicking patient- should be used in very small, very infrequent quantities, as too much could cause heart failure
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Ginger Root
Scientific Name; Zingiber Officinale
Description; The plant has a tall stalk and long, thin leaves. The root itself is a light brown on the outside and a yellowy-orange on the inside. It has a citrus scent and a warm, fiery taste.
Location; Slightly shaded areas
Grows; Early summer to late autumn
Usage; Eaten by patient
Effect; Soothes coughing
Goat Weed
Scientific Name; Epimedium
Description; A plant with thin oval leaves and tiny, spider-like yellow, white, pink, or orange flowers. It has a bitter taste to it.
Location; Twoleg gardens
Grows; Spring to mid-autumn
Usage; Eaten by patient
Effect; Soothes anxiety and grief
Goldenrod
Scientific Name; Solidago Virgaurea
Description; A tall flower with bright yellow petals. The taste is a little spicy, but mostly bitter, and smells like licorice when crushed.
Location; Moors ; Plains ; Meadows
Grows; Mid-summer to late autumn
Usage; Chewed into a poultice and placed on wound
Effect; Helps heal wounds ; Eases stiffness and joint pain
Goldenseal / Orangeroot
Scientific Name; Hydrastis Canadensis
Description; A small plant that’s slowly becoming more and more rare due to overharvesting and loss of habitat. It has a single haired stem, two jagged leaves with five lobes, and a small white flower on the top. It grows red berries which, though they look appealing, are quite poisonous. The root is twisted and wrinkled and has a bitter taste to it, but can be used to make yellow dye and ward off insects.
Location; Deep woods
Grows; Spring to early summer
Usage; Crushed and eaten by patient or placed on wound
Effect; Boosts the immune system ; Fights infections ; Reduces fever ; Soothes colds and allergies ; The root can be made into an insecticide
Goosegrass
Scientific Name; Eleusine
Description; A plant growing in a matted clump. It has long dark green stalks fanning out from the soil, the center is pale, and the stalks slightly hairy. It smells similar to freshly mowed hay, and tastes sweet and similar to peas.
Location; Wet, sunny areas ; Along rivers, streams, and lakes
Grows; Late spring to late summer
Usage; Chewed into a poultice and placed on wound
Effect; Stops bleeding
Gumweed
Scientific Name; Grindelia Squarrosa
Description; The plant itself is tall, the leaves toothed and twisted towards the sun, and the flowers a bright yellow. It has a nice smell, but tastes very bitter.
Location; Plains ; Alongside rivers, streams, and Thunderpaths
Grows; Mid summer to mid autumn
Usage; Chewed into a poultice and placed on wound
Effect; Helps the skin close faster on an injury ; May sting when applied
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Hawkweed
Scientific Name; Hieracium Aurantiacum
Description; A small plant with yellow and orange flowers. They have a slight bitter taste.
Location; Clearings ; Meadows ; Fields ; Alongside Thunderpaths ; Sunny places
Grows; Late spring to late summer
Usage; Eaten by patient
Effect; Treats greencough- though catmint is preferred as it does a better job
Hawthorne Berries
Scientific Name; Crataegus
Description; Hawthorn bushes have toothed leaves and pink or white flowers. The fruit color varies from reddish orange to bluish black, and both can be used for medicine. The berries have a tart and slightly sweet taste.
Location; Forests
Ripens; Mid to late autumn
Usage; Eaten by patient- seeds MUST be spit out
Effect; Eases indigestion
Heather Nectar
Scientific Name; Calluna Vulgaris
Description; The nectar is found in the purple bell-shaped flowers of the heather plant. The taste is tangy, smokey, and sweet, and leaves a long aftertaste.
Location; Shaded areas
Grows; Early to late autumn
Usage; Mixed with pastes and pulps
Effect; No healing effect, but makes mixtures taste sweeter and easier to swallow
Hen of the Woods
Scientific Name; Grifola Frondosa
Description; A large dark greyish-brown mushroom that grows in fan-like clusters. It has wavy caps, and gets its name because it looks like a hen sitting on her nest. It has an earthy, peppery taste to it.
Location; The base of dead or dying oak trees ; Occasionally on maples or along creeks and riverbanks
Grows; Early to late autumn ; Starts growth after the first cold night of the year
Usage; Eaten by patient
Effect; Gives energy ; Strengthens the heart and immune system
Honey
Description; A sweet golden liquid made by bees.
Location; In honeycombs and bee hives ; In trees
Best Found; Early spring to late summer
Usage; Eaten by patient
Effect; Soothes smoke-damaged or sore throats ; Reduces coughing ; Gives energy ; Makes mixtures taste sweeter and easier to swallow
Horsetail
Scientific Name; Equisetum
Description; A tall plant with bristly leaves. It has a mild, grass-like vegetable taste.
Location; Marshy areas ; Meadows
Grows; Early spring to mid-autumn
Usage; Chewed into a poultice and placed on wound
Effect; Treats infections and stops bleeding
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Jelly Ear / Wood Ear
Scientific Name; Auricularia Auricula-judae
Description; A brown mushroom with shades varying from light to dark that look like a large, wrinkled human ear. They taste earthy and mild.
Location; On dead or dying elder branches
Grows; In clusters all year round
Usage; Ground into a paste and swallowed or placed on eyes
Effect; Soothes eye infection and inflammation ; Soothes sore throats
Juniper Berries
Scientific Name; Juniperus
Description; Blue berries found on the spiky-leaved juniper bush. They have a slight piney taste to them with a touch of fruit and pepper, and smell similar to pine or cedar.
Location; Dry or damp places
Grows; Mid autumn to early or mid winter
Usage; Eaten by patient
Effect; Soothes stomachaches ; Gives strength ; Soothes troubled breathing ; Calms cats down
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Knotweed / Knotgrass
Scientific Name; Polygonum
Description; A plant with long asparagus-like stems, narrow willow-like leaves that form sheaths around the stem. The flowers are small and pinkish or white and grow in spikes. It has a hot, peppery taste to it that’s a little bitter.
Location; Seasonal wetlands ; Marshes ; Swamps ; Wet ditches ; Desert scrubs ; Pinyon-juniper woodlands
Grows; Late spring to mid autumn ; Almost year-round in warmer areas such as the South in the United States
Usage; Chewed and swallowed by patient for coughs and sore throats ; Chewed by patient for sore gums
Effect; Soothes coughs, sore and swollen throats, and bleeding and swelling gums
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Lamb's Ear
Scientific Name; Stachys Byzantina
Description; A soft and fuzzy small green plant. It tastes almost similar to a combination of apples and pineapples.
Location; Mountains ; Meadows ; Fields ; Cool climates
Grows; Spring to autumn
Usage; Eaten by patient or wrapped on wound
Effect; Gives strength ; Slows bleeding
Laurel Leaves
Description; Green, waxy leaves from the bay laurel tree.
Location; Damp, rocky areas ; Ravines ; Thickets
Grows; Early spring to late autumn
Usage; To make herb wraps.
Effect; No medicinal use, but they’re large and don’t rip easily, and are good to wrap herbs in when you need to transport them. May cause nausea and stomachaches if eaten.
Lavender
Scientific Name; Lavandula Angustifolia
Description; A plant with small purple flowers. It has a sweet, delicate smell.
Location; Twoleg gardens ; Sunny areas
Grows; Mid spring to late autumn
Usage; Placed under patient’s nose and inhaled
Effect; Treats fevers, coughs, and chills ; Soothes and calms anxiety, nervous breakdowns, and shock ; Often used to cover the smell of death
Lion's Mane
Scientific Name; Hericium Erinaceus
Description; When in its prime, lion’s mane mushrooms look like a white ball covered in shaggy spines. The spines are icicle-like teeth hanging from the mushroom’s stalk, and give them a unique appearance that makes them easily identifiable. They have a mildly sweet flavor, and a texture that mimics shellfish like lobster and crab.
Location; Woodlands ; On dead hardwood trees & logs
Ripens; Late spring to late autumn
Usage; Eaten by patient
Effect; Soothes depression, anxiety, and inflammation ; Reduces side effects of diabetes
Lotus Root
Scientific Name; Nelumbo Nucifera
Description; Lotus flowers come in pink and white, and the roots are firmly planted in the soil at the bottom of the water. The root itself has a mild sweetness and a crunchy texture, and when cut, has a lace-like design with pea sized holes.
Location; Ponds and swamps
Best Harvested; Summer
Usage; Eaten by patient
Effect; Keeps cats awake
Lovage
Scientific Name; Levisticum Officinale
Description; Appears, smells, and tastes similar to celery plants but sweeter. It stands tall and has leaves shaped like maple leaves, though they’re smaller than the tree’s.
Location; Dry, sandy areas ; Pastures ; Mountains ; Near streams
Grows; Early spring to mid autumn
Usage; Leaves are crushed into a pulp and eaten by patient
Effect; Cures coughs (when mixed with Bright-Eye)
Lungwort
Scientific Name; Pulmonaria
Description; A bushy herb with spotted leaves. It has a sappy, cucumber smell when the stems are snapped, and has a mild, asparagus-like taste.
Location; Moors and plains
Grows; Late winter to late winter ; Almost all-year round, but not quite
Usage; Eaten by patient
Effect; Cures yellowcough
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Mallow Leaves
Scientific Name; Malva Sylvestris L.
Description; A flowering shrub with large, fuzzy, three-lobed leaves. Has a sweet, rose-like scent.
Location; Shores and riverbanks ; Best collected at sun high
Grows; Early spring to mid autumn
Usage; Chewed into a paste and eaten by patient or placed on wound
Effect; Soothes stomachaches, bee stings, and wasp stings ; Fights infection
Marigold
Scientific Name; Tagetes
Description; A yellow or orange flower that grows close to the ground. They have an overpowering, musky scent almost like wet hay, and have a bitter citrusy taste.
Location; Just about anywhere ; Not common on moors or plains
Grows; Early summer to late autumn ; Dies from hard frosts
Usage; Petals and leaves are chewed into a paste
Effect; Stops bleeding ; Prevents infection ; Heals sores ; Soothes stiff and inflamed joints when eaten
Milk Thistle
Scientific Name; Silybum Marianum
Description; A large, distinctive thistle with bright magenta flowers. The leaves, stems, and flowers are all armed with stiff, sharp spines, which should be carefully removed before harvesting. It has a sharp, spicy smell, but has a mild, sweet flavor.
Location; Dry, rocky areas with lots of sun
Grows; Late spring to late autumn
Usage; Eaten by patient
Effect; Improves the flow of a nursing cat’s milk
Milkvetch Root
Scientific Name; Astragalus Trichopodus ; Astragalus Purshii ; Astragalus Canadensis
Description; A stout plant with small, soft, hairy leaves. The flowers grow in pink, purple, yellow, and cream. There are many different kinds of milkvetch, growing in different places. In fact, there are over 3,000 different species. Just about any will serve as proper medicine. They vary in smell and taste, but most taste clearly of sweet liquorice.
Location; Mountains ; Deserts ; Open, grassy places ; Bluffs ; Rocky places ; Wetlands ; Woodlands ; Prairies
Grows; Spring to late summer
Usage; Crushed and eaten or placed on wound
Effect; Soothes fever and swelling ; Prevents colds and respiratory infections ; Lowers blood pressure ; Reduces anxiety and distress
Milkweed
Scientific Name; Asclepias Syriaca L.
Description; A tall plant with broad, thick leaves. Pale pink or purple flowers sit at the top in spheres. Ensure that there are no caterpillar eggs on the leaves when collecting.
Location; Plains ; Prairies ; Meadows ; Fields
Grows; Late spring to mid autumn
Usage; Stems are broken and juice is squeezed on wound
Effect; Soothes sores and burns ; Poisonous if eaten- do not use around eyes, ears, nose, or mouth
Mint
Scientific Name; Mentha
Description; Downy, serrated leaves. Its flowers are small and purple or white in colour. It has a strong, distinctive taste and smell.
Location; Wet soils ; Moist meadows ; Marshes ; Near rivers and streams
Grows; Late spring to mid autumn
Usage; Rubbed on body ; Hung from den ceiling
Effect; No medicinal effect, but can be used to cover the smell of sickness and death
Moss
Description; A spongy soft green plant often found growing on trees and rocks.
Location; Forests ; Marshes ; Wetlands ; Cool, shady places
Grows; All year round ; Does best in autumn and winter
Usage; Soaks up fluids
Effect; No medicinal effect, but may be used to soak up vomit, water, honey, etc.
Mouse Bile
Description; Foul smelling yellow-green liquid.
Location; Anywhere mice can be found
Usage; Stored in moss and dabbed onto ticks
Effect; Kills ticks
Mullein
Scientific Name; Verbascum
Description; This plant has fuzzy, greenish-grey leaves and tall spikes with yellow flowers. The flowers smell like honey, and it has a soft, sweet taste almost like peppermint.
Location; Riverbanks ; Lakesides ; Fields ; Damp soils
Grows; Mid spring to late summer
Usage; Leaves are chewed into a pulp and eaten by patient
Effect; Soothes coughs, colds, and sore throats ; Effective against redcough
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Narcissus (Daffodil) Petals
Scientific Name; Narcissus
Description; A pale yellow flower shaped like a trumpet. It smells similar to jasmine or hyacinths, and has a nice calming effect.
Location; Twoleg gardens ; Woodlands ; Grasslands ; Rocky terrains
Grows; Late winter to mid spring
Usage; Placed under nose and inhaled by patient
Effect; Calms the mind ; Soothes anxiety ; May cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea if eaten
Nettle
Scientific Name; Urtica Dioica
Description; Nettle stems are slender and tall, and the leaves are long and toothed. The taste is slightly bitter and salty, but also somewhat pleasant. If the leaves smell musty or fishy, then they’re no good to use.
Location; Sunny areas ; Forests ; Alongside rivers, streams, and lakes
Grows; Mid sprint to mid autumn
Usage; Eaten or chewed on by patient
Effect; Leaves- soothe swelling ; Seeds- cause nausea and vomiting- may be used to expel stomach contents ; Stems- fights infection
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Parsley
Scientific Name; Petroselinum Crispum
Description; A long-stemmed plant with ragged and crinkly leaves. It has a sharp scent and tastes fresh and cold no matter what.
Location; Sunny riverbanks ; Twoleg gardens
Grows; Spring to mid winter ; Parsley is resistant to frost
Usage; Eaten by patient
Effect; Stops a nursing cat from producing milk ; Cures stomachaches
Poppy Seeds
Scientific Name; Papaver Somniferum
Description; Tiny round black seeds shaken out of the dried head of a poppy flower.
Location; Twoleg gardens ; Sunny areas
Grows; Spring to early summer
Usage; Eaten by patient ; Not recommended for pregnant or nursing cats
Effect; Helps a cat sleep ; Soothes shock and distress ; Eases pain ; Too many can be deadly- maximum is one for kittens, three for a fully grown warrior, and two for an elder
Prince Mushroom
Scientific Name; Agaricus Augustus
Description; This mushroom has a brown scaled cap and white stems, and a slightly sweet almond-like taste.
Location; Woodlands ; Near Thunderpaths
Grows; Late spring to autumn
Usage; Eaten by patient
Effect; Lowers cholesterol ; Eases digestion issues ; Soothes stress
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Ragweed
Scientific Name; Ambrosia Psilostachya
Description; A plant with ragged leaves that resembles a fern and tastes somewhat like wheat.
Location; Mountains ; Along Thunderpaths ; Rock crevices
Grows; Late autumn to early winter
Usage; Eaten by patient
Effect; Gives strength and energy
Ragwort Leaves
Scientific Name; Jacobaea Vulgaris
Description; A tall shrub with yellow flowers and a foul taste.
Location; Almost anywhere ; Cooler areas
Grows; Spring to autumn
Usage; Crushed into a pulp and eaten by patient
Effect; Soothes aching joints (when combined with juniper berries) ; Keeps up strength
Raspberry Leaves
Scientific Name; Rubus Idaeus
Description; Soft, jagged leaves found on raspberry bushes. They have a slightly bitter, tangy flavor.
Location; Dry, sunny places ; Forest clearings ; Mountains ; Woodland edges ; Along Thunderpaths ; Along trails ; Meadows
Grows; Mid spring to mid autumn
Usage; Eaten by patient ; Often used during birthing
Effect; Eases pain ; Stops bleeding
Reishi
Scientific Name; Ganoderma Lingzhi
Description; A kidney or fan shaped mushroom with a distinctive red and orange color. There are no gills, and the underside is white or tan. They have a strong but pleasant woody smell, like decomposing wood, and it is incredibly bitter.
Location; Stumps ; Fallen logs ; Tree roots
Grows; Mid spring to late summer
Usage; Ground into a paste and eaten by patient or placed on wound
Effect; Soothes stress ; Increases stamina ; Prevents infection ; Reduces inflammation ; May cause nausea, a dry mouth, headaches, and/or dizziness when ingested
Rosemary
Scientific Name; Rosmarinus Officinalis
Description; Tall, needle-like leaves and purple flowers. It has an aromatic scent, something like evergreen trees and mint. The taste is woody and similar to sage, mint, and pine.
Location; Dry, sunny areas
Grows; All year round, though summer growth has the best taste and smell; may be dried for later us
Usage; Chewed into a poultice and placed on eyes
Effect; Soothes eye infections and inflammation ; Sometimes used to cover the smell of death
Rush
Scientific Name; Juncus Effusus
Description; Long stalks and small lavender heads.
Location; Bogs ; Ponds ; Sunny streams ; Wet pastures ; Swamps ; Watery ditches
Grows; Mid spring to late autumn
Usage; Binds broken bones
Effect; No medicinal effect, but can be used sort of like a cast
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Salmonberry
Scientific Name; Rubus Spectabilis
Description; A shrub with somewhat bland tasting berries. The berries look similar to raspberries or blackberries, but they may come in yellow, orange, or red. Ripe berries taste tender and sweet, and taste great when paired with fish- particularly salmon. The shrub itself grows in large thickets, often under or near red alder trees. Though the stems have fine prickles, they are not armed with sharp thorns, which make them easy to harvest.
Location; Coastal forests ; Streamsides ; Bogs ; Alongside thunderpaths ; Woodland edges ; Moist places in and near woods
Grows; Berries ripen mid spring to mid summer ; Leaves appear early spring to mid autumn
Usage; Leaves and bark are chewed into a poultice and placed on wound ; Berries are eaten by patient
Effect; Leaves and bark soothe burns, cuts, pain, and open sores ; Berries reduce internal inflammation
Skullcap
Scientific Name; Scutellaria Lateriflora ; Scutellaria Galericulata
Description; A wildflower with primarily blue petals, though they can also come in purple. Its leaves and roots are bitter, and it has a sweet smell similar to apples or mint.
Location; Almost anywhere that’s wet ; Forests ; Marshes ; Meadows ; Twoleg gardens
Grows; Summer
Usage; Eaten by patient- the roots should be dried first
Effect; The roots give strength ; The leaves relieve anxiety and soothe convulsions. Avoid mixing with poppy or catnip, as it may be deadly.
Sorrel
Scientific Name; Rumex Acetosa
Description; Sorrel blooms often in reds and whites, and the oval leaves grow in rosettes. They have little to no smell, but has a powerful, fruity taste that has a lemon-like tartness to it.
Location; Damp places ; Twoleg gardens ; Meadows ; Along streams ; Open clearings
Grows; Late spring to mid autumn
Usage; Eaten by patient
Effect; Gives strength ; Builds appetites
Stinkhorn
Scientific Name; Phallaceae
Description; Stinkhorns are a phallic-shaped fungus with an olive-brown slime covering their bellshaped caps. Their stench makes them easy to find, as it’s unmistakable and intense, similar to rotting meat. It is crisp and crunchy, almost radish-like in flavor.
Location; On rotting wood
Grows; Summer to late autumn
Usage; The inner layer is ground into a poultice and placed on wound
Effect; Protects against some infections, but not all- other herbs are preferred
Sweet Sedge
Scientific Name; Acorus Calamus
Description; Thick green stems with long buds at the top. The taste is slightly sweet and nutty.
Location; Rocky, wet areas ; Marshes ; Ditches ; Riversides ; Ponds
Grows; All year round
Usage; Squeezed to extract sap, then swallowed by patient
Effect; Eases infection
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Tansy
Scientific Name; Tanacetum Vulgare
Description; Bunches of round, yellow flowers with a very sweet, strong scent.
Location; Twoleg gardens ; Near twoleg places
Grows; Late spring to mid autumn
Usage; Eaten by patient ; To be given in small doses and not to pregnant cats, as it may make them miscarry
Effect; Cures coughs ; May prevent greencough ; Soothes sore throats ; Treats some poisons
Tormentil Root
Scientific Name; Potentilla Erecta
Description; A bright yellow flower with four petals. It has a strong, aromatic scent and a sharp taste.
Location; Cool places ; Twoleg gardens
Grows; Mid spring to early autumn
Usage; Chewed into a poultice and placed on wound
Effect; Draws out poison ; Treats infection
Turkey Tail
Scientific Name; Trametes Versicolor
Description; This mushroom has striking multicolored bands on its cap, and tends to be grey and brown. The underside is white with tiny pores. It has a mild, earthy, and slightly bitter taste.
Location; Woodlands
Grows; All year round
Usage; Ground into a pulp and eaten by patient or placed on wound
Effect; Prevents infections
Thyme
Scientific Name; Thymus Vulgaris
Description; The leaves are small, thick, and delicate, and have a fresh tang to their smell and taste. The smell is very distinctive.
Location; Hot, sunny places ; Dry slopes
Grows; All year round, but best in early summer just before flowering
Usage; Chewed on by patient
Effect; Soothes anxiety, nervousness, and shock ; Soothes coughing ; May be used to cover the scent of death and sickness
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Valerian Root
Scientific Name; Valeriana Officinalis
Description; A tall plant with thick, hollow stems. The leaves are pointed and toothed with hairy undersides. Tiny, sweet-smelling white and pale pink flowers grow in tight clusters at the top. The root tastes woody and earthy.
Location; Grassland ; Shrubland ; Woods
Grows; Summer
Usage; Eaten by patient
Effect; Helps sleep ; Soothes stress and anxiety
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Watermint
Scientific Name; Mentha Aquatica
Description; A plant with oval leaves and spiky purple globed flowers. It has a minty smell when crushed and a sweet taste to it.
Location; Near streams, rivers, ponds, and lakes ; Swamps ; Marshes ; Wet woods
Grows; Late spring to mid autumn
Usage; Chewed into a pulp and eaten by patient
Effect; Eases stomachaches
Wild Garlic / Cow’s Leek
Scientific Name; Allium Ursinum
Description; Grows in patches, a white bulb with green stalky leaves. It has an extremely sharp, tangy scent. Bears and boars enjoy eating the bulbs, so keep an eye out when near a patch.
Location; Wetlands ; Marshes ; Forests ; Valleys
Grows; Late winter to late spring
Usage; Rolled in by patient
Effect; Draws out poison from rat bites ; Prevents infection ; Covers a cat with the smell of wild garlic
Willow
Scientific Name; Salix
Description; Leaves are long ovals ending in points.
Location; On willow trees ; Near large bodies of water
Grows; All year round ; Leaves grow mid spring to mid autumn
Usage; Bark- chewed on by patient ; Leaves- eaten by patient
Effect; Bark- eases toothaches ; Leaves- stop vomiting, eases nausea
Windflower Stalks
Scientific Name; Anemone Coronaria
Description; Coming in a variety of colors, windflowers (or anemones) smell woody, fruity, and citrusy. Despite their appetizing smell, they have a distinctly bitter taste.
Location; Sunny places ; Mountains ; Woodland edges ; Damp grasslands ; Meadows ; Twoleg gardens
Grows; Spring
Usage; Eaten by patient ; Often given to pregnant cats
Effect; Soothes cramping
Wintergreen Berries
Scientific Name; Gaultheria Procumbens
Description; Looks almost identical to holly, so be careful while picking. They have a minty aroma, and a subtle minty flavor.
Location; Oak and pine forests ; Sandy areas
Grows; Matures in mid autumn
Usage; Chewed into a poultice and gentle rubbed into the wound
Effect; Soothes pain ; Treats some poisons
Witch Hazel Flowers
Scientific Name; Hamamelis
Description; Bright yellow flowers with thin, spidery petals that grow on witch hazel shrubs. They have an unmistakable, pleasant smell similar to lemon zest, and have a slightly bitter taste.
Location; Woodlands ; Rocky riverbanks
Grows; Mid to late autumn
Usage; Eaten by patient
Effect; Gives energy
Wood Sorrel
Scientific Name; Oxalis Exilis
Description; A medium-sized weed with heart-shaped leaves and yellow or white flowers with five petals. It has a sour and tart taste.
Location; Fields ; Woodlands ; Partial shade
Grows; Spring to autumn
Usage; Chewed into a poultice and placed on wound
Effect; Treats infection in boils, abscesses, and burns
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Yarrow
Scientific Name; Achillea Millefolium
Description; A tall white flower with jagged leaves, a tangy scent, and a bitter taste. The flowers are small and grow in dozens at the head of the plant.
Location; Sunny and partly sunny areas ; Woodlands
Grows; Early spring to late autumn
Usage; Crushed into a poultice and placed on wound
Effect; Extracts poison from wounds ; Soothes cracked paw pads ; Causes nausea and vomiting if ingested
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POISONS
Foxglove flowers, nettle seeds, or yarrow should be swallowed by the patient soon after ingestion of poison.
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Amaryllis
Scientific Name; Amaryllis
Description; Often appearing in reds and white, amaryllis flowers smell somewhere between a rose and an orange.
Location; Open, sandy areas
Grows; Sunny places
Effect; Drooling ; Vomiting ; Struggles to breathe
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Common Earthball
Scientific Name; Scleroderma Citrinum
Description; Similar in appearance to a potato, this mushroom is round with no stem. It’s a dirt yellow brown color and has an unpleasant, rubbery smell.
Location; On tree trunks or roots ; Sandy soil ; Short grass ; Fields
Grows; Autumn to winter
Effect; Nausea ; Vomiting ; Not deadly, but very unpleasant and may cause lasting effects
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Deathberries / Yew Berries
Scientific Name; Taxus Baccata
Description; Bright red berries from the toxic yew tree.
Location; On yew trees ; Moist soils ; Shady places ; Forests
Grows; Late summer/early autumn to mid spring.
Effect; Death
Possible Cures; Your best hope is having the patient swallow yarrow and praying that you’ve gotten there in time.
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Foxglove Seeds
Scientific Name; Digitalis Purpurea
Description; A very tall pink or purple flower in a cone shape and with hairy oval leaves. It smells just a little bit bad.
Location; Almost everywhere ; Wet soils
Grows; Late spring to early summer
Effect; Small doses may calm a panicked cat ; Large doses may cause paralysis and heart failure
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Hawthorn Seeds
Scientific Name; Crataegus
Description; Hawthorn bushes have toothed leaves and pink or white flowers. The fruit color varies from reddish orange to bluish black, and both can be used for medicine. The berries have a tart and slightly sweet taste. The seeds contain amygdalin, which turns into hydrogen cyanide in the body.
Location; Forests
Ripens; Mid to late autumn
Effect; Dizziness ; Nausea ; Headaches ; Deadly
Hemlock
Scientific Name; Conium Maculatum
Description; A tall plant with fern-like leaves and tiny, white flowers with five petals. Even a dead hemlock flower may continue to be poisonous for up to three years. Historically, it has been given as a way of saying “You will be the death of me”.
Location; Valleys ; Coves ; Ravines ; Wetlands
Grows; Spring
Effect; Intense euphoria, followed by: Excessive drooling ; Violent convulsions ; Vomiting ; Rolling eyes ; Death
Holly Berries
Scientific Name; Ilex Aquifolium
Description; Holly bushes have dark, spiny leaves and bright red berries.
Location; Forests
Grows; Late autumn to late winter
Effect; Nausea ; Vomiting ; Stomach pain ; Death in kits, small apprentices, and elders if too many are consumed
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Larkspur
Scientific Name; Delphinium
Description; Tall, flowered stalks ranging from blue and lavender to white or red. They have a light, earthy smell, similar to rain on a warm summer day.
Location; Plains ; Grassy shrublands
Grows; Early autumn to first frost
Effect; Seizures ; Labored breathing ; Heart and lung failure ; Nausea and vomiting may also appear
Lily of the Valley
Scientific Name; Convallaria Majalis
Description; Bell-shaped white or soft pink flowers that grow in clusters on one side of the stalk. The leaves grow at the bottom of the stem, and the flower smells light and watery.
Location; Dry, shaded woodlands
Grows; Often found growing closely together
Effect; Drooling, vomiting, and dizziness in small amounts ; Death in large amounts
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Meadow Saffron / Autumn Crocus
Scientific Name; Colchicum Autumnale
Description; A light pink or purple flower with six petals. It has little to no smell, which is the key difference between it and wild garlic, a plant that looks very similar.
Location; Damp, grassy places
Grows; Autumn
Effect; Labored breathing ; Stomach pain ; Vomiting blood ; Possible death
Possible Cures; Dandelion stems
Morning Glory Seeds
Scientific Name; Convolvulaceae
Description; Slender stems with trumpet shaped flowers and heart shaped leaves. The colors come in blues, purples, pinks, reds, and whites. It smells mossy, woody, and watery.
Location; Fields ; Alongside Thunderpaths and fences
Grows; Early summer to first frost
Effect; Hallucinations ; Increased heart rate ; Vomiting ; Numbness in limbs ; Muscle spasms
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Nightshade Berries
Scientific Name; Atropa Belladonna
Description; A small shrub with faintly scented, bell-shaped flowers that are purple tinged with green in color. The berries are shiny and black when ripe.
Location; Moist soils ; Shaded places ; Open woodlands
Grows; Late summer to autumn
Usage; Sometimes used to end what would otherwise be dragged out suffering
Effect; A quick death
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Snakeroot
Scientific Name; Ageratina Altissima
Description; This plant is tall and has round, toothed leaves with pointed tips. The flowers on top bloom white and in little clusters.
Location; Forests ; Woodlands ; Moist, shady places ; Wetlands ; Fields
Grows; Summer to autumn
Effect; Nausea ; Vomiting ; Poison may infect milk and cause kits to become poisoned as well
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Gao Mikado: never expecting any of the beauty that takes you by force, morning waves lapping against the shore of an Irish beach, the aroma of eggs sizzling with butter in a pan, touching someone's soft, cold hand and feeling the warmth transfer between you two like an iv line, sinking into a fluffy bed radiating warmth after a long day, putting your achy head on the table in class. you're so so tired all the time but you know somewhere in your heart that you'll never get these days back. you're making the best of them however you can, "i know you always do your best."
Noboru Kodo: sugar caramelising brown in an oven, waiting for someone until you get the sinking realisation that they stood you up, lazy rainy afternoons under a grey sky, sitting cross-legged with one knee up and being scolded by your mom for looking like a gangster, breathing the taste of minty fir sap in a cooling forest, in a dark room with someone's back to yours confessing every mistake both of you ever made, with embarrassed laughs. backing out of a convenience store queue because there are too many people, "if i could have been born with your courage life could've been so much easier."
Zanya Kisaragi: always on your toes for something that you can't quite understand why you expect, the same familiar street at twilight when everyone returns to their houses and turns on the lamps, the texture of green tea against your dry tongue, dipping your fingers into the swimming pool to check the temperature and feeling the warmth flee from your blood, waking up tangled in your bedspread, clicking noise from stapling paper together briskly. you have something to do later and you're looking forward to it, "you're an inspiration, okay?"
Jin Magatsu: waking up with an unstoppable headache. bumping into pointy cabinets and having to reach too far to grab your throbbing foot with two hands. the flavour of cotton candy melting on your face around your mouth. someone wipes it off for you with the back of their cardigan covered hand. blackberry-infused tea (coffee is for lowlifes), the best time you swear by is naptime on another tiring Monday after work, never quite judging but always perceptive of how those around you feel towards anything, good natured sarcasm, "tell me how I got this lucky again?"
Tetsuya Kurodake: the buzzing sound you get in your head when you've listened to your headphones on max volume for far too long, little packets of vitamin enhanced milk and the crinkly sound wrapping makes when you tear it off, bright cel shading on a hand-drawn animation sheet, forgetting to pick your clothes off the floor in the morning after you left them there last night, vacuuming dust from underneath your bed and nearly choking from the bunnies, maybe a little bit afraid of being inferior at the things you love, "promise me we'll still have tomorrow."
Raremaro Tafudonokimi: traditional kimono. perfectly arranged bouquets, tissue flowers, expensive art that was made by some amateur on eBay. watching run-of-the-mill animation and trying to think of deeper meaning behind it. playing an instrument so badly birds drop from the trees. a gentle late afternoon, even so you complain about how hot it is. small yapping dogs, feeding breadcrumbs to the pigeons, not really sure if anyone looks up to you despite how hard you try, always bluffing your way out of real challenges, "you know, you're not such a bad presence after all."
Kanata Ozora: switching on the stove. it's too hot to stay in your blanket fort although all your air conditioners are on, so you crawl out on your hands and knees only for all the pillows to come crashing down. the way oatmeal slides down your throat like a raw egg. rain off fresh leaves smells so good that you have ten planters on your kitchen window ledge. mini bonsai trees. not really knowing what makes someone so beautiful but wanting to keep them anyways, forever. "why are you so afraid of yourself? you're so much more than i could ever have hoped for!"
Shosetsu Kirisame: stoic apologies. clean washing folded neatly, the warmth of clothes after they come out from the machine, misty showers with wet floors. In the daylight around nine, it's so peaceful and quiet, just the ideal time to get into some studying. open windows, no emoticons ever, the way air tastes in your lungs when you inhale really deep, how satisfying it feels to squirt toothpaste onto the bristles, looking back and wishing you could slap your self-centred egoistic teen self. "if i could do life over again, there are a lot of things I'd change. but I'd never change you."
Keisetsu: chilled pillows against your head. folding your hands behind your back and crossing your fingers. danger at every streetlight (but at least you know it's coming), that moment in the dead of night when you bolt upright panting and not knowing what woke you. you've never had any dreams, awake or sleeping, except for wanting somewhere to belong to, somewhere you can be an irreplaceable part of a world. team player at heart. pastel macarons in between your teeth, cherry sauce scent, ozone depletion under your belt, "i'm hopeless. can't even make you want me."
Shusui Kanehebi: breakdancing and rap music with terrible lyrics and too many curse words. pessimistic social media messages, gulping down fruit smoothies in one go, the taste of adrenaline in your throat when you smell the hunt on the wind. calling someone close to you eight times is a daily routine just for laughs and more often than not they block you until you apologize through a mutual. waking up sleepily and walking into your own bathroom door; your roommate screams at you to keep quiet or die by their blade. "maybe i can live with me, but you sure can't, you're too dang perfect."
Sakate Onagashira: museum dates. it's always been second nature to wait for someone else at the bus stop, but you're still single up till now. late night when you're being kicked out of yet another party - where did you take the forked road? There's no specific moment you can trace it back to, maybe you were just meant to be this way whether you wanted to or not. pepper fried rice smells hella good. peeling open durians and pineapples with your bare hands just to show you can, shivering when it gets even slightly cool out, "there's nothing i have for you, don't even try."
Kemura: never seems to be listening but always remembers everything, is the one who pets the elephant in the room whilst everyone ignores it. self-destructive kindness is a thing? actually listens to all those ads instead of skipping past them. 3 am and visiting the nearby food market for snacks before realising that it's closed, you've been playing video games too long. Plays Pokémon Go, keeps potted plants in your room but they keep wilting and you don't know what to do at all. surprisingly good at handicrafts although you might seem clumsy - "Kemura will do his very best!"
Gaito Kurouzu: trying too hard to seem unbreakable. reads latin during lunch break. never wonders why, only wonders how. throws tantrums like an excellent five year old. has a master's degree in planning documents and arranging their calendar, likes chocolate cake but not the low-sugar ones with less butter. the freshly baked pie smell only top-tier bakers can achieve, burst of peeled oranges as you bite through the skin, citrusy detergent on hands, cloudy nights as you wander around the corner for an errand, "don't you dare sneak off without telling me."
Kyoya Gaen: glass windows that you could fall through if you leant hard enough, little lies that you don't mind anymore. love that you deny everyday by acting cruel to it, as if that'll ever change anything. the sound of the door lock clicking behind you (which side are you on?), gentle somber dust against your skin like specks of glitter, scent of moth-eaten paintings, excruciatingly simple pencil sketches, neutralising the things you don't like by not giving them recognition, the childish confidence most of us lost a long while ago, dead sunsets, "maybe we could have worked out in a different universe, 'name'."
Kiri Hyoryu: scarves tucked tightly around your shaking hands. the sharp bite of cinnamon's aroma that brings a pop of colour, humid windy days when you can't see straight for the hair in your eyes but there's always, always someone who grabs your hand and takes you straight where you need to be. soft white cheese against good bread as you chew, making New Year's mochi and Lunar Month mooncakes by hand (the flour dust against your skin), meeting someone you know well after a while and realising somehow you've only become closer, petting cafes, "how did you find me?"
Rouga Aragami: unshakeable confidence; no hesitation. The darkness of the resting warmth in the night sky, jazz tunes in a dark bar, aeroplanes crossing the sky in their white trails like map lines, no drifting just swimming, chewing meat and ripping it straight from the bone, being the shoulder that someone else leans on as tears roll down their face (however silent or loud they sob, it doesn't matter to you), the sound of milk as it's poured into a glass, forehead against another forehead as you whisper-promise to them that it will work out, climbing a tree and realising that you can't get down, "i won't give up on you, no matter how many times you ask me to."
Tasuku Ryuenji: running in the rain as the wind blows droplets straight into your eyes. you're going in the wrong direction but what does that matter? unease. you constantly don't know what to do with yourself. bread rising in the oven and burning away, smoldering quietly. smell the rich coffee from the cold vending machine as you pop open another cup. falling asleep besides a stuffed animal, its fur is clumped together after a long period of usage. falling for the feeling that you've finally become more than just useful to someone, to anyone, you are loved, "i think that family is something you put in front of the world; you are my everything."
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