Healing Herbs

"A Dream root will grant a Shaman to have visions of his or her ancestor,

Honey Brush is a calming herb for those who have had a horrific experience,

Imphepho is a healing remedy that you can place on wounds,

Alder- Reduces swelling and prevents infection when chewed and applied to a wound. May also be chewed by a cat with a toothache to reduce pain, swelling, and aid in preventing complications.

Alfalfa- Used to prevent tooth decay.

Aloe Vera- Use the gel inside of leaves to cure skin problems or burns.

Ash Tree- New shoots are to be eaten, and chewed and applied to the bit of an Adder or Viper to stave off the effects of its poisoned bite.
Keys (seeds) of the Ash tree may also be consumed to fight the pain caused by a stitch in the side.

Borage - Leaves and Roots should be consumed to stave off fevers. Seeds and leaves should be consumed by the nursing Queen to increase available milk.
Borage should never be used dried, only green.

Bramble Twigs- Chew this to a fine syrup. It helps to sleep.

Burdock- Leaves may be chewed and applied to wounds that are clear of infection to speed healing.
Roots may be chewed and applied to a wound to draw infection from it. Best treatment for infected rat bites.

Burnet- traveling herb; gives one strength

Catmint- Leaves and Flowers can be used to relive congestion and coughs. Best cure for greencough

Celendine- Used to strenghten weak eyes.

Chamomile- Leaves and Flowers may be consumed to sooth a cat and add to their physical strength.

Chervil the juice of the leaves can be used for infected wounds, and chewing the roots can help with bellyache

Chickweed- used to treat greencough, but not as effective as catmint

Cobwebs- Gathered and pressed into wounds to stop bleeding. Generally only used with wounds that risk bleeding heavily as they can cause increased risk of infection.

Coltsfoot- eaten to help shortness of breath and used to treat kitcough

Comfrey- Used when healing broken bones

Deathberries- Berries, or any other part of the plant, when consumed will kill the cat who swallows if they are not given immediate help, and even then they may not always be saved. Roots & leaves may be chewed together and applied to sore places, but must NEVER be applied to open wounds.
This is a poison in addition to a healing plant.

Dock Leaves- soothes scratches; applied as a poultice

Feverfew- eaten to cool down body temperature, particularly for cats with fever or chills; also used as a poultice to treat aching joints and stiffness

Honey- Used to sooth the throat. Particularly good for smoke inhalation.

Horsetail- stops bleeding and treats infected wounds

Juniper- Berries ease the stomach and can serve as a counter poison. Leaves are used to ease coughs and other respiratory problems. Calms a cat. Helps cats with trouble breathing.

Lavendar- Leaves & flowers are particularly good when eaten for easing pains in head and throat.
Inhaling the sent of fresh flowers can also calm the nerves. Cures fever.

Marigold- Leaves and Flowers should be consumed to relieve chills.
Leaves and Petals can be chewed and placed on wounds to prevent infection. Stops bleeding.

Mouse Bile- Bile from the liver of the common mouse may be harvested and used to kill stubborn fleas and ticks. Smells revolting. Wash paws in running water after use.

Nettle Leaves- used to treat swelling

Poppy- Seeds can be consumed to remove pain and aid is sleep.
Flower heads should be consumed together to relive continuous coughs.
Petals and Leaves should be chewed to aid in sleep and improve resting. Soothes cats suffering from shock and distress.


Stinging Nettle- treats a cat who swallowed poison and applied to wounds to bring down swelling

Tansy- Leaves, flowers, and Stems should be eaten together to remove worms.
Leaves may be chewed to relive muscle aches.
Flowers should be consumed to remove coughs.
Pregnant Queens should NEVER be given Tansy, for it causes miscarriages. Must be eaten in small doses.

Thyme- Should be consumed to calm the anxious cat, or to aid in brining restful sleep. Calms anxiety and frayed nerves.

Water Mint- Used to help cure bellyaches. Chewed nto a pulp.


Willow Bark -Water from beneath the bark of the flowering willow may be dripped into the eyes to help clear blurriness of vision. It may also be applied to dry patches of skin to sooth itches.
Small amounts of Willow Bark may be consumed to ease pain, act against inflammation, and to ease diarrhea or fevers.

Yarrow- Entire plant should be chewed and applied to wounds to relive pain and prevent infection. Softens paw pads.
Makes a cat vomit."