#medicine cat herbs

[selenetic]

[artaintfartwarriors]

Pebble Heart, Owlstar, and Sparrowstar? The siblings ever-

Sure! siblings coming up

[echoes-in-echoclan]

Maybe that burrow with the sick stink is connected to whatever HeronClan and Kestrelstar have... who knows...

But the good thing is Raggedghost made a full recovery!

Moon 0 

Moon 13 - Moon 15

[daily-whistlebreeze]

daily whistlepaw until wo becomes PoV day 1321

little WoodWhistle moment with flower crown shenanigans. the flowers are buttercup (you are radiant with charm), edelweiss (courage) and queen anne's lace (sanctuary)

[blubellgen]

🌱MEDICINES OF BLUEBELLCLAN🥀

SNAKEROOT🐍

Snakeroot is a green, slender-leaved plant found in the woodlands during green-leaf. It can be scarce, so harvesting a bit once found is always good.

Anything growing above the ground is best left alone, as this plant can be a tad toxic. Medicine cats find most use with the roots-- when chewed, it can be applied to snakebites to help heal them. In very small dosages, the roots can also be eaten to help stimulate a poor appetite.

Too much of this plant can be deadly! Best leave dosage and handling to the medicine cats.

(I thought it would be cool to do entries on the medicine the clan uses, as the area they live in has very different flora to the original series! Please take the information with a grain of salt, obviously, haha. The information is based of off folk remedies and cursory research so it's not going to be super accurate to real life depending on how cool it sounds haha XD)

[firestorm09890]

when I was young and my friends and I did warrior cats battle larping (which basically entailed us wrestling each other) I liked being the medicine cat. I like to memorize things. one time someone did actually get a scrape and needed a bandage and that was the height of my medicine career

[starlight-art-333]

This was my second digital piece ever so it’s not amaaaazing 😂 Cinderpelt from warriors 🐾🪻

[angsttronaut]

one of the weird things about life expectancies in warrior cats stretching out as the series goes on is that lionblaze is 8 years old with adult grandchildren and showing no signs of age or even retiring, while yellowfang was depicted as old af when she died at the age of 8.

[doekitty]

Commission for @moonspelle of our kitties just being gals! 🌿🐾🍃 Moonpelt noticed how Doe's fur always seems to have plants in it, meaning it must be pretty good at keeping them healthy! Her travel bundle already overflowing, she went ahead and started storing her excess of herbs in Doe's pelt~

[fallenclan]

(do you ever think about Sunwish not being able to save Morningbloom (The Guilt.) and then going on to help two queens kit safely in one season. Eye do. Both happened in Newleaf also. Injuries and illnesses included bc they're important for meds. ALSO in doing this realized Silverbelly is righteous like her mentor... Cute to me)

(PROMISE I WON'T ZERO IN ON SUNWISH FOREVER I just think she's SOOO fun and a little tragic to think about in her mystery. Becoming a medicine cat just because her clan needed one. Her conflict with Scorchstar. Her murder never being solved... GIVING GOLDENSTAR A LIFE FOR SELFLESSNESS!!! I forgot to put that on there but I AM going wild about it. Gay little standoffish meddie my beloved) (OH YEAH! :} Separate but Silver might've taken an interest in med cat stuff whenever she had fleas for a moon as a kit also which I think is really cute)

( - 🐈‍⬛)

(post-script: NOOOOO THE TRAGEDY.... <:'{ alas. DO ENJOY THE COLOURING STYLE)

HOLY SHIT THIS IS SO FUCKING COOL!!!!! YOU ARE MAKING ME FEEL THINGS ABOUT SNUWISH AUGHGHGHHGHG

some extra bits for you,,

also a fun fact is that she was a little bit in love with Goldenstar. It wasn't fully reciprocated, but you can see that he did like her back just a bit

also this. the knowledge is "you're a dickhead for murdering me wtf"

[4ce-of-2pades]

Okay, so in Hocus Pocus, Thackery Binx decided to spend his eternity as a cat guarding the black flame candle. But because of the way the candle works, he really only had to watch the Sanderson house on Halloween, yeah? And only Halloweens with full moons? So he could spend the rest of his time doing whatever as a cat, roaming around learning modern lingo and pranking people and whatever, right?

Here’s a concept: he wanders by a particular part of the woods and accidentally stumbles into the plot of a Warrior Cats book. And for some reason he just has to roll with it undercover. By the time he gets a chance to leave, he’s made friends and found a place to live where he doesn’t have to be in constant crushing isolation, so he decides to just stay. ‘Cause why not? He gets a clan name and role, and hides the fact that he can speak the language of whatever they call humans in those books (my Warrior Cats phase was quite a while ago, I don’t remember), and makes his excuses to leave every Halloween. Heck, maybe the truth does eventually get out, but whether they believe his story or not, they eventually accept his connection to humans because he gives them insight into the strange ways of those bipedal jerks.

It’s a super weird mashup of fandoms. I think it’s a really fun concept though. I quite enjoy imagining Binx’s reaction to first wandering into some hyper-dramatic battle over clan territory or something. Like, there’s these two cats pacing around each other, lashing out at each other threateningly with their claws and snarling, like “You can never defeat us, for we have the hearts of lions, and our strength is in our bond and devotion to our clan” “Ah, but you underestimate the power to be gained by surreptitious means, and you will fall before me, as weak in battle as in rule.” Meanwhile, Thackery’s just hiding in the bushes watching this super intense kitty cat standoff like Is this real??

[avephelis]

aminal ass creachurs

[warriorcatsrewriteantinomy]

List of Herbs & Uses ( + Other tools)

DO NOT USE THIS AS FACT. THIS IS FOR FAKE CATS. DO NOT USE THIS IN REAL LIFE. I AM SERIOUS.

CW; FOR MENTION OF SPIDERS, LEECHES, FLEAS AND WOUNDS

Psss shoutout to @bonefall​ ‘s herb guide. Helped me a lot + inaturalist thing. Really helped

Alder (Alnus glutinosa) Bark - Chewed to ease toothaches. Found along rivers, can also grow in swampy areas.

Burdock (Arctium minus) Root - The root is dug up, the soil is washed off, and then it is chewed into a pulp. Soothes and heals rat bites especially if they are infected. Can be used for other wounds, more commonly bite wounds. Helps to prevent infections or fight off infections. Prefers moist soil and full sun. Will tolerate most soils. Very dangerous to dig up, only trained Healers can do this.

Catmint (Nepeta x faassenii) - Used as a treatment for Greencough. It can also improve relaxation, which may reduce anxiety, restlessness, and nervousness. Found in Twolegs gardens. Thrives in areas with dry soil and is very tolerant of dryer conditions.

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) - Used as a anticonvulsant herb for cats with epilepsy. MUST BE STEEPED IN WATER. The herb also has a side effect of drowsiness. IN LARGE DOSES IT CAN BE TOXIC! This is why it’s steeped in water. Grows basically anywhere but prefers sunny areas with free draining soil.

Chervil (Chaerophyllum temulum) - Chewed to extract the juice of the leaves for infected wounds or the root for bellyaches. Grows best in a cool, partly shaded spot.

Chew sticks - A small twig from a young willow or Silver Birth tree. First chew the end off. Once that is finished they ‘brush’ their teeth with the bristles, shifting it in their paws to cover the whole mouth.

Cobweb  -  A cobweb is fluffy and messy. They are made by a cobweb spider and it is used to stop or slow bleeding.

Comfrey ( Symphytum officinale ) -  Roots are chewed into a poultice and leaves are chewed into a pulp. Can help for broken bones, soothes wounds, burns and wrenched claws. Can be used to help with itching or for inflammation on stiff or wrenched joints. Also eases stiffness on wrenched shoulders when lined in a nest. IF USED TOO MUCH IT CAN BE TOXIC!!! Found in damp, grassy places.

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) - ...Just check this post out. TLDR; it has way too many uses. It grows in most but grows best in sunny sites with free draining soil. It does not like too much shade, and will struggle if the soil is prone to becoming waterlogged.

Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) - When eaten it reduces body temperature for cats with fever or chills. Helps with headaches. It also reduces all inflammation and swelling. Grows anywhere sunny, not too picky about soil types.

Flea Bath - ...Self explanatory 

Herb Robert (Geranium robertianum) - When eaten it can help with grief. Grows anywhere sunny, not too picky about soil types. Can flourish in part shade.

Honey - Used for bacterial infection, especially eye bacterial infection.

Horehound (Lycopus europaeus) - Given to trans cats as a hormone suppressants. If they suddenly stop or overdose it can cause thyroid enlargement. Horehound can also be used to treat anxiety, heart palpitations, stopping bleeding, and respiratory illness. Grows best in full sun and sandy well-drained soil.

Leech (Hirudo medicinalis) - Used for joint pain. 

Mint (Genus Mentha) - Used to cover a cat on a funeral if the body is particularly bad. Very toxic, don't use often.

Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) - Mainly used to treat Yellowcough. TOXIC IN LARGE DOSES. Found in well-lit, disturbed soils.

Salt - Insect repellant!

Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) Pollen - Added to water and food to increase testosterone.

Splint - A strip of rigid material used for supporting and immobilizing a broken bone when it has been set.

Poppy seeds (Papaver somniferum) - Can help a cat sleep, soothe shock or distress, or ease pain. Not recommended for nursing queens. Flourishes in dry, warm climates.

Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) - Used as a hormone suppressant for cats going to female to male. Also used as a antifungal and used when cooking. It grows best in a sunny, sheltered spot, in well-drained soil.

Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioca) + Root  - First must be processed first. Used to treat burns and inflammation. The root can be taken by a transmasc warrior. 

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) - It is used to aid in anxiety and stress. Makes a cat more active. Used as a anticonvulsant herb. Side effect is it causes cats to perk up. Can be found anywhere with good drainage but it prefers sandy loam.

Web - A web is flat and neat. They are made by most spiders and it is used to stop or slow bleeding.

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) - When eaten it can induce vomiting. If more than a small amount is eaten it can cause death. Thrives best in sunny areas but will tolerate some shade. Doesn't tolerate constantly wet soil and prefers well-drained soil. Thrives in hot and dry conditions.

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Notes

Lots of herbs are now gone

Almost all mint is toxic to cats btw

Sorry marigold lovers, but it doesn't grow naturally in the general area I'm basing this off of.

...Most of the herbs don't grow naturally in this general area.

Mostly in towns

Probably going to do a territory thing of Thunder Guild where I list plants, prey and stuff like that

I got rid of most herbs because they A; don't grow here or B; too toxic for kitties

Btw if you want to either dock species (curly dock or board leaved dock) could work but only in small doses

[asclexe]

what do you wish you looked like as a medicine cat and what do you think you’d actually look like as one?

ohhh interesting question!!!

i’d probably wish i was some sort of dusty grey, like solid color jayfeather/ferncloud or uhh cinderpelt, etc. herbs in general are dusty and idk grey cats are cool. i’d have some sort of star-shaped like patch of white fur on my chest or back. and green-blue eyes that could be described as gentle or tired. preferably i’d have a more weak masculine build but i’d take an androgynous one. and a nice long tail.

errmm hmm i think i’d be similar to prev however i’d be like a brown like briarlight with a white underbelly and grey-blue eyes :3 and i’d probably end up having a more fem build though :(

[daily-whistlebreeze]

daily whistlepaw until ke becomes PoV day 1111

whis brought the mallow, juniper and feverfew ke collected to Kestrelflight.

Whis and Kestrel training was requested by a lovely anon, hope you enjoy this one and sorry for stalling a bit with answering it

[warriors-ideas]

AU/fic where an apprentice (oc or canon) is trained in the dark forest and tries to take over the clans in the dark forest cats’ images but they are the protagonist we see most everything from and maybe root for a bit who knows?

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