A handwritten book from the local herbalist of
Groveside detailing the most useful plants around her home, where they are, how to harvest them and what they can be used for. Bought by
Sprig Silvertoung.
Contents:
Wolfsbane
Wolfsbane.
(Often referred to as Aconite in city recipes).
Where to find: The damper parts of the nearby Lady's Woods.
When to harvest: Autumn.
Uses: Relives inflammation, pain and fevers. Causes sweating and increased urination. Anti-venom.
Caution: Extremely toxic in its raw state. Do not ingest.
Bloodwort
Bloodwort/Bloodroot.
Where to find: Dappled shaded areas of the woods.
When to harvest: Autumn.
Uses: Treats mouth and gum disease. Kills fungal growths and warts.
Caution: Contact can cause necrosis. Induces miscarriages. Toxic. Do not ingest.
Cedar
Cedar.
Where to find: Swampy areas of the woods.
When to harvest: All year round.
Uses: Treats warts, ringworm and thrush. Disinfectant. Kills insects.
Caution: Poisonous to humanoids and horses. A small dose is ok once or twice but prolonged causes damage. Avoid ingesting.
Deadly Nightshade
Deadly Nightshade.
(Often referred to as Belladonna in city recipes).
Where to find: Shady, moist areas of the forest and around the edges of hedges and fields.
When to harvest: Summer/Autumn.
Uses: Dilates pupils, antidote to mushroom and toadstool poisoning but might be worse, strong sedative and anaesthetic, narcotic.
Caution: The whole plant is toxic except to rabbits and cattle. 2-3 berries can kill a child, usually takes 10 - 20 for adults. Do not ingest.
Fern
Fern.
Where to find: Shaded areas of the woods.
When to harvest: All year round.
Uses: Stimulates hair growth. Expels worms. Treats fevers, coughs and asthma.
Caution: The raw bracken is poisonous. Avoid ingesting without correct preparation.
Woundwort
Woundwort.
(Often referred to as Heal-All in city recipes).
Where to find: Moist meadows and fields, by the roads and at the edges of the woods.
When to harvest: Summer/Autumn.
Uses: Relieves inflammation. Helps with diabetes, gout, joint and muscle aches, cramps and convulsions. Protects blood vessels. Relieves dizziness. Eases eyestrain.
Holly
Holly.
Where to find: Moist, shady areas, deep in the woods.
When to harvest: Spring.
Uses: Causes vomiting, purgative. Lowers fevers. Stops bleeding. Helps mend broken bones.
Caution: Berries are mildly toxic to humanoids, poisonous to cats, dogs and horses. Avoid ingesting. Leaves can irritate skin.
Ivy
Ivy
Where to find: In the woods.
When to harvest: All year round.
Uses: Treats coughs and eye irritations. Alleviates muscle aches and sprains. Increases urination.
Caution: Berries are mildly toxic to humanoids. Sap may irritate the skin.
Lady's Tears
Lady's Tears.
(Often referred to as Lily of the Valley in city recipes).
Where to find: Shaded areas of the woods.
When to harvest: Summer.
Uses: Slows heart rate. Reduces blood pressure. Promotes heart health.
Caution: All parts are poisonous to mammals though accidental poisoning of an adult is rare due to the required dose. A few berries can kill a child or dog. Skin contact can cause severe skin issues. Avoid ingesting if there are alternatives.
Nettle
Nettle.
Where to find: Almost everywhere in the area.
When to harvest: Summer/Autumn.
Uses: Treats hay fever, anaemia and arthritis. Purifies the blood. Relieves inflammation. Alleviates burns and skin conditions.
Caution: Hairs are an irritant and can cause an allergic reaction. Do not mix with alcohol.
Waybread
Waybread.
(Often referred to as Plantain in city recipes).
Where to find: Almost everywhere in the area.
When to harvest: All year round.
Uses: Cures wounds, cuts, bruises and rashes. Relieves inflammation. Relieves pain. Antibiotic. Astringent. Increases urination. Cools down and refreshes the body.
Primrose
Primrose.
Where to find: Open woodlands. Near the streams. In meadows and near pathways.
When to harvest: Spring/Autumn.
Uses: Treats muscular rheumatism, paralysis and gout. Antispasmodic. Anti-parasitic. Helps restlessness, nervous headaches, insomnia and sensory overstimulation.
Raspberry
Raspberry.
Where to find: In the woods.
When to harvest: Summer.
Uses: Stops bleeding. Binds wounds. Promotes tissue healing. Treats mouth sores and ulcers. Eases childbirth. Reduces nausea, contractions and labour pains.
Winter Bloom
Winter Bloom.
(Often referred to as Witch Hazel in city recipes).
Where to find: Edges of the woods. On the riverbanks.
When to harvest: Spring/Autumn.
Uses: Stops bleeding. Binds wounds. Cures skin inflammations and irritations. Treats insect stings. Reduces the effect of contact with poison ivy and other toxic plants.
Caution: Poisonous with long term use.
Yarrow
Yarrow.
Where to find: In the woods and near hedges.
When to harvest: All year round.
Uses: Antiseptic. Relieves inflammation. Stops bleeding. Bind wounds. Relieves pain. Induces sweating. Battles cold, fever and flu.
Caution: Can cause an allergic reaction.
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