Post by Silaluk on Sept 9, 2014 22:55:00 GMT
Here is a list of herbs found in the tundra that are used by Tundraclan
Cotton Grass: A sedge with long, slender leaves. The cotton is used to stop bleeding
Lichen: When chewed into a paste, can be used to fight against infection
Arctic Willow: A very versatile herb. Its uses include relieving toothache, helping to stop bleeding, curing diarrhea and indigestion, and it can be used as a poultice on wounds. In addition, the leaves can be chewed and placed on bee stings to soothe them
Caribou Moss: Not commonly used, but can be used to cure diarrhea and the removal of kidney stones. It can also serve as a food source during harsh times, but may cause nausea
Bear Berry: When eaten in small quantities, the leaves can be used as strengthening herbs for traveling
Pasque Flower: Highly toxic and carcinogenic. The equivalent to death berries. However, it can help induce birth for a kitting (ask the Blackfoot indians...I dunno)
Purple Saxifrage: Petals are eaten, and are used as a traveling herb. Bitter for about a second, but quickly becomes sweet
Arctic Moss: Has the capability to be used as a traveling herb, but is mostly used for carrying water
Arctic Sorrel: The leaves are rich in vitamin C and can be used to prevent and cure scurvy
Stinkweed: Used for colds, congestion, and sore throats. Leaves are chewed, but only the juice is swallowed. Dried, brown leaves can be used in poultices for infected cuts and sores
Yarrow: Not found commonly. Can be used to expel poisons.
Coltsfoot: Used on sores and for arthritis. Can be eaten to ease coughs
Cotton Grass: A sedge with long, slender leaves. The cotton is used to stop bleeding
Lichen: When chewed into a paste, can be used to fight against infection
Arctic Willow: A very versatile herb. Its uses include relieving toothache, helping to stop bleeding, curing diarrhea and indigestion, and it can be used as a poultice on wounds. In addition, the leaves can be chewed and placed on bee stings to soothe them
Caribou Moss: Not commonly used, but can be used to cure diarrhea and the removal of kidney stones. It can also serve as a food source during harsh times, but may cause nausea
Bear Berry: When eaten in small quantities, the leaves can be used as strengthening herbs for traveling
Pasque Flower: Highly toxic and carcinogenic. The equivalent to death berries. However, it can help induce birth for a kitting (ask the Blackfoot indians...I dunno)
Purple Saxifrage: Petals are eaten, and are used as a traveling herb. Bitter for about a second, but quickly becomes sweet
Arctic Moss: Has the capability to be used as a traveling herb, but is mostly used for carrying water
Arctic Sorrel: The leaves are rich in vitamin C and can be used to prevent and cure scurvy
Stinkweed: Used for colds, congestion, and sore throats. Leaves are chewed, but only the juice is swallowed. Dried, brown leaves can be used in poultices for infected cuts and sores
Yarrow: Not found commonly. Can be used to expel poisons.
Coltsfoot: Used on sores and for arthritis. Can be eaten to ease coughs