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the-world-of-ignavus · 2 months ago
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Healing and Medicines: Intravenous Therapy (IVs)
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Due to how I handled the Cinderpaws/Ember situation, I realized I needed a way to treat a cat who is unconscious for long periods of time and is unable to receive food or water or nutrients. That led me down the path of doing a little bit of poking my head into the invention of the IV.
I'm not going to even pretend to fully understand the entire process, but I think I have a general schematic for it.
For the needle, I am using a reed or a bamboo rod that is dipped in gold to prevent splintering or the worse of the absorption on the tip. It should be noted that in Ignavus, the Tayilivina have hollow quills that could be used similarly and probably have been albeit, the barbless varieties are preferred because the barbed ones would tear up the skin badly even if it would hold it in place.
The bag would be a simple waterskin pouch or a cleaned animal bladder, given I confirmed the existence of leather tanning and stuff already, though if anyone else has a better idea, I'm open to suggestions. The first one created in real life was made with a pig-bladder and a quill.
The flexible tubing will be made of natural rubber which can be tapped from trees, poured into a mold with a solid golden rod in the center that is later removed to create the opening.
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the-world-of-ignavus · 29 days ago
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Medicinal Herbs and Poisons - B (WIP)
Bamboo - Arundinaria
Alt Name(s): Cane
A fairly resilient and adaptable, hard ‘shelled’ grass-like plant commonly used for crafting barriers. There are three variants known to the western side of the world - river canes, mountain cain and short cain with river cain being the most notorious and the largest. Typically have round, sort of sharp-shaped leaves with various branches toward the top - they can easily be mistaken for trees. 
Growth Conditions: Very Resilient - can handle partial, full and no shade alongside anything from dry to wet soil. Prefers loamy earth with high organic materials thought.
Found In:
The outskirts of the Greenwood Forest
Along the major river
Sporadically scattered in the Vastweald
Effects:
Roots - A general painkiller
Used In:
Pain Soothers
Alternative(s): Sticks (less effective, prone to splintering)
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Basamroot - Balsamorhiza sagittata
Alt Name(s): N/A
One of the many sunflower lookalikes, balsamroot has silvery-gray leaves covered in tiny little hairs (especially on the back) that get smaller the higher up they are on the tall green stem. At the top is usually one blossom although two or even three can be attached to the same stem with thin, deep yellow petals spoked around a darker, slightly orange-ish center. They’re a popular snack for deer and rabbit. 
Rarity: Semi-Common
Growth Conditions: Prefers full sun with dry to moist or silty to loamy soils, though once they’ve really dug their roots in they’re willing to tolerate droughts and partial shade. Very vulnerable to having their roots disturbed 
Found In:
The West Coast
The Galespun Moor
Effects:
Leaves - Anti-Inflammatory, pain killer
Roots - Anti-Inflammatory, headache assistance, respiratory support
Used In:
Burn Salves
Cough Elixirs
Warning(s): Consumption in large amounts can result in stomach-cramps, it can also stimulate/induce labor
Alternative(s): N/A
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Beadwood - Hamamelis virginiana
Alt Names: Witchhazel
A small, thin limbed and flexible tree with light brown or gray bark that usually grows along the edges of a forest with rounded, broad cone-edged green leaves accompanied by spidery-looking yellow blossoms along its branches. They’re sensitive to droughts but are more tolerant of heavy clay soils and erosion more-so than some other plants and are resistant to grazing from deer.
Rarity: Uncommon
Growth Conditions: Full or partial shade with heavy organism matter sprinkled within it with well-drained soils though it can tolerate flooded soil
Found In:
The West Coast Stretch
The Western Reach
Effects:
Stems (Boiled) - anti-inflammatory
Leaves (Boiled) - rash relief, anti-inflammatory
Leeched Tannin - potential remedy for wasting-sickness
Used In:
Rash Salve
Most basic elixirs
Alternative(s):
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Birch - Betula occidentalis
Alt Name(s): Scarlet Birch, Water Birch, Red Birch
A relatively short and hardy scrubby tree that sprouts multiple, thinner trunks of a reddish color, coated in various small knots that gives it splashes of color. They have small, oval-ish serrated leaves and are a very popular snack among sheep, deer and goats while the birds are fond of their seeds.
Rarity: Rare
Growth Conditions: Grows in full sun to partial shade with moist to wet soils
Found In:
Outskirts of the Vastweald
Southern Outskirts of the Dancing Stars
Effects:
Bark and Stems - Soothes sores, cares for pimples, skin cleanser
Used In:
Rash Salve
Warning(s): None
Alternative(s):
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Birdcherry
Alt Name(s): Chokeberry
Rarity: Uncommon
Growth Conditions: Full to partial sunlight in dry to medium-damp soil though they are willing to tolerate droughts and sandy or rocky soil
Found In:
The Nursery Stretch
The Wanderer’s Pass
The Western Coast
Effects:
Crushed Leaves - Soothes digestive problems, lessens fever, opens airways
Berries - Prey lure, offering to prey animals
Used In:
Berry Jams and Sauces
Fever Poultice / Fever Elixir
Warning(s): Birdcherries are mildly poisonous and should never be eaten raw if possible, only after being cooked
Alternative(s): Agrimony (safer, has a higher dosage point)
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Blackberry
Alt Name(s): N/A
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Bloodroot
Alt Names: Braise Root, Burnroot
A medium-sized plant with a gentle green stem topped with about 9 delicate white petals and yellow stamen; a singular basal large basal leaf attached. Bloodroot releases an orangey-red sap that gives it its name
Rarity: Uncommon
Growth Conditions: In both moist and dry thickets near shores or streams though occasionally in meadows
Found In:
Fennyield Outskirts
Deep in the Vastweld Forest
Effects:
Eschar
Permanent Disfigurement
Ulcers
Used In:
Tattoos
Alternative(s): Carving
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