medicine cat herbs

[ronnie]

a list of medicine cat herbs and their uses! poisons can be found here as well.

alder- when chewed in to a poultice and applied to a wound, it reduces swelling and prevents infection. may also be used to reduce pain, swelling, and complications when chewed while having a toothache.

alfafa- used to prevent tooth decay

aloe vera- used on skin wounds and burns to soothe pain and increase healing.

ash- the sprouts may be eaten, or chewed and applied to adder or viper bites to help ward off the poison. the seeds may eaten to soothe pain.

borage- leaves and roots are good for warding off fevers if eaten. seeds and leaves, if consumed, are good for a nursing queen and her milk production. not to be used if dried.

burdock- leaves can be chewed and applied to an uninfected wound to speed up healing. roots can be chewed and applied to a wound to draw infection. good for rat bites.

catchweed burrs may be used to hold a treatment in place.

catnip/catmint- leaves and flowers can be eaten to relieve congestion and cough. only known cure for greencough and is used to combat whitecough.

celadine- juices can be used to strengthen weak eyes.

chamomile- leaves and flowers can be used to soothe and strengthen a cat.

chervil- the juice of the laves is good for infected wounds. chewing the root is useful for bellyaches.

chickweed- although not as effective as catmint, may be used to combat greencough.

cobwebs can be used to stop bleeding; applied to a wound and held down until bleeding stops.

coltsfoot- leaves can be eaten to help with shortness of breathe

comfrey- used when healing broken bones

daisy leaves- when chewed in to a poultice, it is useful for aching joints.

dock leaves the leaf is chewed and applied to wounds to soothe pain and stop infection.

dried oak leaf- used to stop infection

echinacea- used to soothe infections

ferns- can be pressed in to wounds to clean them

feverfew- leaves can be used to reduce fever; can be consumed to help with colds and stomach problems.

goldenrod- the poultice can be used to heal wounds

honey- used to soothe throat and very good for smoke inhalation.

horsetail- the leaves can be chewed up and applied to infection wounds.

juniper berries- the berries can be eaten to ease stomach ache and counter poison. leaves can ease coughs and respiratory problems.

lavender- leaves and flowers are good when eaten to ease pain in head and throat, and cure fever. inhaling the scent may calm nerves.

marigold- leaves and flowers can be eaten to soothe chills. leaves and petals can be chewed and placed on wounds to prevent infection.

parsley- used to stop the flow of a queen's milk

poppy seeds- seeds can be removed and eaten to soothe pain and cause sleep. flower heads can be eaten to relieve coughing. petals and leaves can be eaten to aid sleep.

stinging nettle- leaves can be applied to reduce swelling. seeds can be eaten to help those who have swallowed poison.

snakeroot- used to counter poison.

tansy- leaves, flowers, and stems eaten together help remove worms. leaves can be chewed to relieve join aches. flowers can be chewed to remove coughs. tansy should never be given to pregnant queens as it will kill the unborn kits.

thyme- helps calm down an anxious cat or help them sleep.

watermint- cures bellyaches

willow tree- water from beneath the bark of a willow can be dripped in to eyes to clear blurry vision. it can also be applied to dry skin to remove itch. small amounts of bark can be used to ease pain, reduce inflammation, and ease fevers.

wild garlic- rolling in wild garlic can prevent infection.

yarrow- entire plant can be chewed to induce vomiting in case of poison intake. entire plant can be chewed and placed on wounds to relieve pain and reduce infection.

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mouse bile- bile from inside the belly of a mouse. used to kill ticks and flees. foul smelling and should not be ingested.

deathberries- fatal red berries that, if ingested, result in an almost certain death. even with a medicine cat they are likely to be fatal.