herbs
+ uses, appearances, & locations

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quick find

cure coughs
bright-eye, catmint, chickweed, coltsfoot, hawkweed, lovage, lungwort, tansy

treat wounds
broom, chervil, comfrey root, goldenrod, horsetail, marigold, oak leaf, stinging nettle, tansy, tormentil, wintergreen

traveling herbs
burnet, chamomile, daisy, sorrel

poisons
deathberries, foxglove seeds, holly berries, deadly nightshade, water hemlock

for queens
borage leaves, chervil, parsley, raspberry leaves, sticks

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alder bark
usage: eases toothaches, chewed
appearance: dark gray fissured bark with sticky branches
location: found along rivers and near swampy areas, also can be found during the snowy season

beech nuts
usage: attracts prey
appearance: nuts produced from beech trees, which are gray in color
location: moist, deep, and rich soil

bindweed
usage: when combined with sticks, it can help mend a broken leg and keep it in place
appearance: white flowers with blue petals, a yellow center, and the stems have green leaves
location: oak forests

blackberry leaves
usage: mixed into a poultice to ease pain for bee stings
appearance: pinkish-white flower with five petals and a sharp scent
location: almost anywhere

blazing star
usage: rare healing herb used to cure the early settlers of a fatal disease
appearance: a plant with spiky leaves and yellow flowers, whose five petals spread out separately and resemble a star
location: on the thunderpath near the pine forest

borage leaves
usage: chewed and eaten to produce more and better milk, bring down fevers, soothe bad bellies, and relieve tight chests
appearance: small blue or pink star-shaped petals with hairy gray-green petals with a zesty scent. the best leaves are typically halfway up the stem
location: lakes, ridges, and forestland

bright-eye
usage: mixed with lovage to help cure coughs
appearance: light pink flower with a darker pink center
location: sunny areas, wooded areas, and thickets

broom
usage: used in poultices that can help broken legs and wounds
appearance: shrubs with small leaves and small yellow flowers
location: oak forests, can be found during the snowy season

burdock root
usage: root is dug up, the soil is washed off, then its chewed into a pulp. it lessens the pain of rat bites, especially if infected, and numbs it completely. it can give cats a bellyache if eaten too much, and is also good for infected paws and other sores
appearance: tall-stemmed thistle with a sharp smell
location: gorges

burnet
usage: a traveling herb whose leaves are swallowed. used to give strength and are good for expecting queens
appearance: medium green-colored basil leaves that occasionally have spikes of purple flowers
location: sunny areas or oak forests

catchweed burrs
usage: the burrs are put on the pelt where poultices are; stops poultices from being rubbed off without hurting the skin
appearance: a plant with fuzzy green balls on long stems
location: common in hedges and other low, shrubby vegetation

catmint
usage: eaten to cure greencough and whitecough; dangerous if taken in extremely high dosages
appearance: delicious-smelling plant with hairy stems, gray-green flowers, and purple flowers. it's easily killed by frost
location: most often found in twoleg gardens and rarely grows in the wild

celandine
usage: crushed into a juice and trickled into the eye to soothe weakened or damaged eyes
appearance: yellow flower with four petals
location: grows in oak forests or near water

chamomile
usage: eaten to strengthen the heart and soothe the mind. most often used as a traveling herb
appearance: small white flower with a large yellow center
location: cool, sandy-soiled areas or twoleg gardens

chervil
usage: chewed for infected wounds, bellyache, and helps with kitting
appearance: sweet-smelling plant with large fern-like leaves, small white flowers, and knobby brown roots
location: rocky areas

chickweed
usage: eaten to treat greencough
appearance: tall-stemmed plant with fat, almond-shaped leaves
location: rocky areas

cobwebs
usage: pressed over wound to stop or slow bleeding; also binds broken bonds
appearance: long, thin, shiny strands spun into a web by spiders
location: almost everywhere

coltsfoot
usage: leaves chewed into a pulp to ease breathing, kitten-cough, and cracked or sore pads
appearance: yellow or white flower with thin petals, resembling a dandelion
location: grows best in newleaf near water or damp places

comfrey root
usage: roots chewed into a poultice to repair broken bones, soothe wounds and burns, mend wrenched claws, soothe itching, and calm inflammation on stiff joints. can also ease stiffness on wrenched shoulders when lined in a nest
appearance: tangy-smelling large leafed plant with bell-shaped white, purple, or pink flowers with fat brown roots
location: damp, grassy places

daisy leaf
usage: chewed into a poultice to ease the pain of aching joints; is also used as a traveling herb
appearance: thick, dark green, oval-shaped leaves with fuzzy yellow-centered white flowers
location: in damp places near oak trees

dandelion
usage: white liquid can be applied to bee stings, while leaves can be chewed to act as a painkiller
appearance: yellow flower with long, hollow stems
location: almost everywhere

deadly nightshade
usage: eaten to quickly kill a cat, most often in situations where a cat can't be saved
appearance: small shrub with bell-shaped, purple flowers tinged with green. the berries are shiny and black when ripe
location: moist, shady areas, or places where the soil is rich in limestone

deathberries, yew berries, night seeds
usage: kills a cat within minutes after consumption
appearance: red berries from the dark-leaved, poisonous yew bush
location: rocky areas

dock
usage: chewed and applied to scratches and sore pads, though can sting when applied. can also be used in one's nest to ease the pain of wounds
appearance: tangy smelling and tasting large-leafed plant
location: leafy areas

elder leaves
usage: mixed into a poultice to soothe sprains
appearance: long oval-shaped leaves from the elder tree; often found in leaflets
location: dense woodlands

fennel
usage: stalks are broken and juice is squeezed into receiver's mouth to help pain in the hips
appearance: thin, spiky leaves
location: found in numerous places, but most often on dry soil near water

feverfew
usage: eaten to reduce body temperature, heals aches and pains, and helps with headaches
appearance: small bush with white flowers, soft leaves, and a sharp, tangy smell
location: along water

foxglove seeds
usage: eaten to cause paralysis and heart failure
appearance: tiny, black seeds from the pink bell-shaped flower of the foxglove plant; easily mistaken for poppy seeds
location: almost anywhere

goatweed
usage: eaten to ease grief
appearance: plant with ovate leaves
location: in damp soil near water

goldenrod
usage: chewed into a poultice to heal wounds
appearance: tall plant with bright, yellow flowers
location: moors and grassy areas

hawkweed
usage: eaten like catmint but isn't as strong
appearance: small green plant with yellow flowers
location: grassy areas

heather nectar
usage: included in herbal mixtures to make poultices sweeter and ease swallowing
appearance: nectar found in dark pink, bell-shaped flowers
location: shady areas

holly berries
usage: unknown, but are dangerous to kits
appearance: spiny-leaved bush with bunches of small red berries
location: wooded areas

honey
usage: eaten or soaked in moss to soothe infections, heal smoke-damaged or sore throats, sweeten other herbal mixtures, soothe coughing, and gives energy
appearance: sweet, sticky, golden-colored liquid made by bees
location: in honeycombs or bee nests; most often found in trees

horsetail
usage: chewed into a poultice and applied to treat infections and stop bleeding
appearance: tall, bristly-stemmed plant with fleshy stalks
location: marshy areas

ivy leaf
usage: stores other herbs
appearance: sharp, pointed leaves with pale outlines from ivy vines
location: dark, wooded areas

juniper berries
usage: chewed and eaten to give strength, help troubled breathing, calm cats, and soothe bellyaches
appearance: purple-blue berries from the dark green, spiky-leaved juniper bush
location: dry soil

lamb's ear
usage: eaten to give a cat strength
appearance: soft, fuzzy green plant
location: mountains

laurel leaf
usage: makes herb wraps
appearance: smooth, green leaves
location: oak forests

lavender
usage: placed under a cat's nose and inhaled constantly to cure fever or chills. may also be rubbed on an animal's body to hide the scent of death
appearance: small purple flowering plant
location: places with lots of sun and sandy or gravelly soil; most often found in twoleg gardens

lovage
usage: mixed with bright-eye to help cure coughs
appearance: thick plant with spiked leaves that grow most often in pairs of three
location: sunny areas, can be found during the snowy season

lungwort
usage: eaten to cure yellowcough
appearance: dark green plant with speckled gray leaves
location: moors and grassy areas

mallow leaves
usage: eaten to soothe bellyache
appearance: large, fuzzy three-nubbed leaves from a purple flower; carry a sweet rose scent
location: on the shore of water, best collected at sunhigh when dry

marigold
usage: petals and leaves are chewed in a poultice to stop infections, stop bleeding, and soothe inflammation and stiff joints. juice can also be used
appearance: low-growing, small yellow flower with thin stems
location: near water

mint
usage: rubbed on an animal's body to hide the scent of death
appearance: downy, serrated leaves ranging from green, purple, and yellow. flowers are small and white or purple in color
location: oak forests or shaded areas

mouse bile
usage: stored in moss and dabbed on ticks embedded in pelt to kill them
appearance: foul-smelling yellowish-green liquid
location: anywhere mice are present

oak leaf
usage: dried leaves are stored until use, where they're chewed into a thick poultice and spread on a wound to stop infection
appearance: round, cartoon-like ruffled leaves
location: oak forest floor

parsley
usage: eaten to cure bellyache and stop a queen from producing milk
appearance: long-stemmed plant with ragged-edged crinkly leaves, a cold and fresh taste, and a sharp scent
location: moist, well-drained soil with a full sun overhead

poppy seeds
usage: chewed on to help a cat sleep, soothe shock or distress, and ease pain. not recommended for nursing queens
appearance: tiny, round black seeds that are shaken out of a dried poppy flowerhead
location: wooded areas

ragwort
usage: eaten to give a cat strength
appearance: ragged-leaved plant resembling a fern
location: mountains

ragwort leaves
usage: crushed and chewed or mixed with juniper berries to treat aching joints and keep a cat's strength up
appearance: tall shrub with yellow flowers and a foul taste
location: almost anywhere, but most often in cool, rainy areas

raspberry leaves
usage: crushed and chewed to ease pain or stop bleeding
appearance: soft, jagged-edged leaves
location: rich, well-drained soil on raspberry bushes

rosemary
usage: rubbed on an animal's body to hide the scent of death
appearance: tall plant with needle-like leaves and purple flowers
location: oak forests and shaded areas

rush
usage: holds broken bones like a cast
appearance: long, narrow leaves with lavender-colored head stalks
location: fertile soils in almost any condition

sorrel
usage: eaten to build up an appetite; used as a traveling herb
appearance: thick-leaved, low shrub
location: rocky areas or twoleg gardens

sticks
usage: bit on to distract a cat from pain and helps broken legs heal
appearance: thin wooden protrusions that grow on and fall from trees
location: anywhere trees are

stinging nettle
usage: seeds are eaten to induce vomiting, leaves are chewed into a poultice to bring down swelling and heal wounds, and stems can be chewed to fight against infection
appearance: small, ruffled, thin and fluffy plant with green, spiny seeds
location: wooded areas

sweet-sedge
usage: sap is swallowed to ease infections
appearance: thick green stems with long buds at the top
location: dense areas, near water, and can be found during the snowy seasons

tansy
usage: eaten in small doses to cure coughs, cure wounds and poisons, prevents greencough, and soothes throats. can be extremely dangerous to pregnant cats
appearance: round yellow flowers with a strong, sweet scent
location: rocky places or twoleg gardens

tormentil
usage: root is chewed and placed on a wound, and it also extracts poisons
appearance: four-petaled yellow flower with thin leaves, a strong, aromatic scent, and a sharp taste
location: cold, cool areas or twoleg gardens

thyme
usage: leaves are chewed to calm a cat's anxiety or shock
appearance: small, delicate, thick, sticky leaves with a fresh tang
location: hot, sunny locations

watermint
usage: chewed into a pulp and eaten to ease bellyaches
appearance: green, leafy plant with purple flowers at the end of spiky stems
location: streams or damp places

water hemlock
usage: eaten to cause writhing, pain, and foaming at the mouth; second deadliest to deathberries
appearance: green or white flowers with petals in umbrella-shaped clusters
location: wet, marshy areas

wild garlic
usage: rolled to draw out poison in rat bites and prevent infection
appearance: shape and tangy-scented plant with a white bulb and green leaves. grow in patches and may produce a flower
location: wooded areas

willow bark
usage: eases pain
appearance: pale ashen bark from willow trees
location: twoleg gardens

willow leaves
usage: eaten to stop vomiting
appearance: thin, long, sharply-pointed leaves from willow trees
location: twoleg gardens

wintergreen
usage: eaten to treat wounds and poisons
appearance: small, broad-shaped leaves with small red berries in the center
location: wooded areas, slopes, and sandy habitats

wood sorrel
usage: eaten to cool fevers
appearance: bunches of three-leaf clovers surround a yellow flower
location: wooded areas and shady places

yarrow
usage: leaves are chewed into a poultice to extract poison from wounds, induce vomiting, and heal cracked pads
appearance: a white flowering plant with green, jagged leaves, a tangy scent, and a bitter taste
location: rocky areas