Ruins Cats traditional medicine: view article

Plants found in the area around the Ruins, used for medical purposes by the sapient Ruins Cats.

Obligatory disclaimer that nobody should use any of these on their cat or themself in reality. They're all traditional human medicinal uses, but (a) most traditional medicinal plants are either useless or can kill you, and (b) I left out the ones that are highly toxic to cats but that leaves all the ones that are moderately toxic to cats. (The cat liver is not robust, to put it mildly.)

Latin name	English name	Ruins Catlang name	Back-translation	Part used	Used for
Anthriscus cerefolium	Chervil			Above-ground parts	Mild stimulant
Arbutus sp.	Strawberry tree			Berry	Diuretic, anesthetic, insomnia
Artemisia sp.	Mugwort		stomach-bush	Above-ground parts	Gastrointestinal diseases, worms
Astragalus sp.	Milkvetch		milk-thornbush	Above-ground parts	Infection; stimulate milk production
Bellis perennis	Daisy		scab-herb	Stems, flowers	Astringent for wounds; respiratory diseases (toxic eaten in quantity; can cause allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive cats)
Berberis crataegina	Barberry		bladder-berry bush	Leaves, berries, roots	(Berries, leaves) kidney stones, diuretic, expectorant; (roots, leaves) fever, inflammation, arthritis
Beta trigyna	Beet		blackroot herb	Leaves	Gastrointestinal problems
Calendula sp.	Field marigold			Flowers, leaves	Anti-inflammatory, astringent and antiseptic for wounds and burns, gastrointestinal cramps
Capsella bursa-pastoris	Shepherd's purse		seed-burst herb	Above-ground parts	Astringent for wounds; diuretic; reproductive disorders
Cerasus vulgaris	Sour cherry		sourberry tree	Fruit	Diuretic (All non-fruit parts, and the pit, are toxic)
Chamaemelum nobile	Roman chamomile			Flower	Last-resort abortifacient (toxic)
Cichorium intybus	Chicory			Leaves	Worms; analgesic
Crataegus sp.	Hawthorn		heartberry thornbush	Leaves, flowers, fruit, young shoots	Cardiotonic, vasodilator; diabetes; anxiety; respiratory disease
Eryngium campestre	Sea holly		thornflower herb	Stems	Infection
Filipendula ulmaria	Meadowsweet			Above-ground parts	Pain, fever
Juglans regia	Walnut		no-mange-berry tree	Fruit peel	Applied to skin conditions
Juniperus sp.	Juniper		no-itch tree	Leaves, stems	Skin conditions, infection, diabetes, flea repellent, birth control and abortifacient
Matricaria chamomilla	German chamomile	mw[L'su'I:J]	sense-flower	Flowers	Eye inflammation; kills ear mites (toxic to eat)
Melissa officinalis	Lemon balm			Leaves	Insomnia, anxiety, depression
Mentha sp.	Mint		cold-smell herb	Leaves	Flea/parasite repellent (toxic to eat)
Morus sp.	Mulberry		blackberry tree	Fruit	Infection, mouth sores
Nepeta cataria	Catnip		waking-dream herb	Above-ground parts	Anaesthetic, recreational
Nigella sativa	Blackseed		blackseed herb	Seeds	Shortness of breath,
Ocimum basilicum	Basil			Above-ground parts	Kept with other dried herbs to keep out mold and insects; disguise scent; strength
Olea europaea	Olive		fatberry tree	Fruit, leaves	Laxative (fruit); ear infections, rashes, ringworm (leaves)
Onobrychis sp.	Sainfoin		worm-killing herb	Above-ground parts	Worms
Plantago major	Plantain		bandage-herb	Leaves	Wound wrapping, astringent, rashes; gastrointestinal diseases, diuretic, expectorant
Pimpinella anisum	Aniseed	mjap![C][L:su:I']	dog-herb	Seed	Carminative, diuretic, increase milk production
Pinus nigra	Black pine		sticky-wood tree	Resin	Infection
Prunus armeniaca	Apricot		big-berry tree	Fruit	Gastrointestinal problems, fiber (All non-fruit parts, and the pit, are toxic)
Rosa canina	Wild dog-rose		under-flower-berry thornbush	Fruit (hips)	Ulcers, inflammation, arthritis
Rumex sp.	Dock		no-sting herb	Leaves	Wound wrapping, astringent; nettle stings (toxic to eat)
Salix alba	White willow		rustleleaf tree	Leaves, bark	Analgesic; fever, inflammation
Salvia sp.	Sage		furleaf bush	Leaves, flowers	Respiratory disease, worms, dehydration
Satureja montana	Winter savory			Leaves	Carminative, expectorant, insect bites and bee stings
Stachys byzantina	Lamb's ear		furleaf herb	Leaves	Wound wrapping, astringent, antiseptic
Thymus sp.	Thyme		soursmell herb	Flowers	Respiratory disease, cough, shortness of breath, antiseptic
Trigonella foenum-graecum	Fenugreek			Above-ground parts	Birth control, abortifacient
Urtica dioica	Common stinging nettle		sting-herb	Seeds, leaves (soaked)	Worms; diarrhea; stimulate milk production
Valeriana officinalis	Valerian		dreamroot herb	Root	Anaesthetic, recreational

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[link] [quote] [move] [edit] [del] 31-Jul-20 19:14 [Deactivated User]

Listen well, lore-youth. There are three categories of medicines:

First are the paw-medicines, those that are deadly to eat. They must be applied using the paws, not the tongue, and the paws must be rinsed in running water afterward. To make poultices, these medicines should be crushed with stone or soaked in water, not chewed. They should be stored where kittens will not find them. The patient must not clean these medicines from their fur or skin.

Second are the tongue-medicines, those that are unhealthy to eat in small amounts and deadly in large amounts. They may be applied using the tongue, or crushed with the teeth to make poultices. These medicines should not be swallowed, and the mouth should be rinsed afterward with water and spitting. Some of these medicines induce vomiting if eaten in small amounts, and may be given as food to treat poisoning and blockage of the stomach.

Third are the food-medicines, those that are healthy to eat in small amounts and unhealthy in large amounts. They may be applied using the tongue or crushed with the teeth, or may be given as food to treat sickness and internal injury. These medicines should not be given as food to unweaned kittens.