Herbs

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Herb	Description	Preparation	Uses
Alivomy
Borsio
Drethol	A small mountain plant, it grows in cracks and crevices of rocks. It's rather delicate, with plenty of long, thin tendrils spiraling out from the center. Drethol is a tan color, with light green leaves.	Infusion: Roots chopped thoroughly and steeped in 6:1 ratio of previously purified hot water to herb for a half hour in a covered container. Strained and drunk for relaxing effect. Can be used to prepare a compress	Prepares a tea that relaxes and soothes, good for tension; compress applied to tight, tense or sore muscles
Heroxel	Most common in mountain regions, it is a dark green plant that only grows to knee high. It is twice as wide as it is tall, and has a sickly sweet scent when crushed. The leaves are long and jagged, growing out of the central base.	Leaves skinned and pulp used for poultices, it is applied directly on site, and on front of chest for colds. Prepared as decoction by boiling cut leaves for 2 &1/2 hours, for stronger it is allowed to cool and steep overnight before straining.	Prepared as a poultice for colds, headaches, and muscle cramping. As a decoction it is a strong relaxant, and a strong decoction can knock someone out. Only those trained in using it should, for if prepared wrong can bring about heart failure and death.
Kepthrala			For minor fevers, to help the body get rid of the sickness.
Lantholn	Low growing small plant, thrives in forests, usually found near the base of large tress. Leaves have a distinct red line trailing down the middle of the leaf and the underside is also red. Flowers throughout the summer- flowers poisonous- and are small and white with fawn-colored centers.	Leaves are crushed and prepared as a poultice which is applied directly but thinly onto wound site.	Eases pain, reduces swelling. Good for bruising, both deep and surface; sprains, strains, and hairline fractures. Can be placed around open wounds to the same effect, but care should be taken to avoid direct contact with the wound. 1/2 inch minimum space for safety barrier, and then wrapped to keep in place.
Lysopthra
Plyntyon	Water plant common in rivers, streams, and the edges of lakes. It likes cool to cold water, and is made of tendrils 2 to 3 feet long.	Whole plant crushed and smeared lightly onto site. Can be applied directly onto wounds for maximum effect and numbing for work on the wound. Never to be eaten or drunk.	Has a very strong numbing effect, if overused could lead to loss of consciousness or even death. Good for deep wounds, severe burns, and other serious injuries. Always applied externally.
Rarnavik		Plant crushed into a paste, not to be eaten, but is to be applied directly to wounds.	Paste used as an cleanser of wounds, kills infections. Applied thick and daily to open wounds with a change of bandages for a week or until wound has closed over.
Tunicosa	Only found near the edge of the swamp in Gwyverth land. Short & spongy with broad, light green leaves. Contains a chemical that causes a wide variety of bad effects. It is only used as a last resort to control an equine delirious with pain, although the side effects are quite extensive and, at times, dangerous.	Once crushed it can be absorbed through the skin or by other plants to be eaten. Can be mixed in standing water, but it lasts in standing water in tiny amount for days, causing mild discomfort and cramping. There is no odor or taste, and it is a clear liquid that leaves no residue on plants.	It is a hallucinogen, and even in small amounts will cause an initial reaction to knock out any equine. It causes delusions, delirium, and hallucinations; minor cramping, bloodshot eyes, and a swollen tounge will also occur for a few days. Depending on the amount eaten, the effects will last two days to about three weeks. It takes several hours for it to start to have an effect.
Valdriln
Yourinavak			Infusion: reduction of pain and swelling. It has strong effects, so a half cup twice daily is generally recommended.
Yourinavak, Borsio, & Valdriln	Refer to Individual Plants for Description	Plants dried and powdered, then steeped in hot water for 20 minutes. Should be allowed to cool, then liquid poured off. Process repeated, and the infusion heated slightly with constant stirring until it thickens slightly and barely picks up a light blue color. Any remaining powder allowed to settle, and then liquid poured off.	Infusion: 1/2 cup puts the drinker into a waking sleep. It loosens lips, and the drinker mumbles whatever they are thinking. Used for interrogations and a truth serum. However, they tend to be slightly incoherent, and words and sentences tend to get mixed up. Caution needed when trying to understand one under this influence.