03. HEALING HERBS

HEALING HERBS

BASIL » INGEST Fights infection and intestinal parasites. Stimulates the immune system. 

BORAGE LEAVES » INGEST Great for nursing queens as it helps increase their supply of milk. also brings down fever.

BURDOCK LEAVES » APPLY Should be applied to a non-infected wound to speed up healing.

BURDOCK ROOT » INGEST/APPLY Mainly used for treating rat bites. Apply thoroughly chewed root to a wound. Through ingestion, it treats aching joints and removes poison in the bloodstream.

CATNIP » INGEST Treats greencough. Feed chewed leaves to infected cat.

CELANDINE » APPLY Used to treat ailments of the eyes.

CHAMOMILE » INGEST Used to give a cat strength.

CHERVIL » APPLY Can be made into a poultice to treat infected wounds. chewing the root helps with bellyache.

COBWEBS » APPLY Stops bleeding and keeps the wound clean.

COLTSFOOT » INGEST Leaves can be chewed to a pulp, which is eaten to help shortness of breath.

COMFREY » INGEST The roots can be chewed into a pulp to mend broken bones or soothe wounds.

DAISY LEAVES » INGEST Treats aching joints.

DANDELION » INGEST Treats colds, bronchitis, pneumonia, ulcers, itching and internal injuries.

DOCK LEAVES » APPLY Leaves can be chewed and applied to a cat's body to make them slippery. A good lubricant.

FEVERFEW » INGEST Treats fevers and suppresses head pains. Leaves should be ingested. It may cause sores within the mouth.

FOXGLOVE CLOVES » INGEST Used to purge toxins from the body. Will force you to throw up the toxins.

GARLIC JUICE » APPLY Dripped into wounds to prevent infection. Will cause slight stinging sensation when used.

GINGER » INGEST Treats stomach aches.

GOLDENROD » INGEST Treats aching joints and stiffness.

GOLDENROD JUICE » APPLY Dripped into wounds to relieve the tingling or pain sensation. It does nothing to heal, but numbs the pain.

GRASS » INGEST Soothes upset stomachs if consumed.

HONEY » INGEST Soothes tender, sore, or raw throats. Stored in moss.

HORSETAIL » APPLY Treats infected wounds and prevents infection.

IRIS PETALS » INGEST Should be crushed and given to a she-cat during the birthing process to stimulate breathing. Also treats sore throats in kits.

JUNIPER BERRIES » INGEST Treats bellyaches and sometimes troubled breathing.

LAVENDER » INGEST Treats chills; leaves and flowers are particularly good for head and throat pains. Inhaling the scent of fresh flowers may calm a cat. Also cures fever.

MALLOW » APPLY Treats broken bones.

MARIGOLD » INGEST/APPLY Leaves and Flowers should be consumed to relieve chills. Leaves and Petals can be chewed and placed on wounds to prevent infection.

MARIGOLD PETALS » APPLY When crushed, used to prevent against infection of serious wounds. Avoid around eyes.

MOUSE BILE » APPLY Wards off ticks.

POPPY SEEDS » INGEST Used to help cats or kittens sleep, and also to dull pain and hunger.

SAGE » INGEST Adds tasteful flavors to bitter remedies.

STINGING NETTLE » INGEST The seeds are eaten by a cat who's swallowed poison, or the leaves are chewed into a poultice for a wound.

TANSY » INGEST/APPLY Treats coughs, colds, etc. Also treats wounds.

TANSY LEAVES » INGEST Keeps hunger at bay.

THYME » INGEST Treats shock.

WATERMINT » INGEST Treats bellyache.

WILD GARLIC » APPLY Can be rolled in to prevent infection.

YARROW » INGEST Induces vomiting; used for removing toxins from the body. However, if given to an extremely ill cat, it could make them sicker.

Belladonna, death-berries, foxglove, holly berries, nightshade, and yarrow are all extremely poisonous and can be fatal. Although some plants can serve medicinal purposes, these are only reserved for humane euthanasia or, though preferably not, murder.

Breathing » coltsfoot, juniper berries

Bellyache » water mint, chervil root

Getting rid of ticks » mouse bile

Ingested poison » yarrow

Greencough » catnip

Fever, headache » feverfew, nettle, borage leaves best, bark of willow

Chills  » lavender

Irritated throat » honey

Rash » stinging nettle

Cough » tansy

Aching/restores eyes » celandine

Nursing problems  » Borge Leaves

Infected wounds » horsetail, burdock root, marigold, chervil leaf juice

Heals wounds/sores » marigold, burdock root

Wound bleeding » cobwebs

Pain killer » poppy seeds, chamomile

Cracked pads » yarrow ointment

Aching joints »  juniper berry poultice, daisy leaves

Anxiety » thyme

Swelling » stinging nettle

Bee sting » white liquid inside dandelion stem

Broken bones » comfrey