Codex Medicinal Plants¶
Plants with Medicinal Purposes
The knowledge of plants is a way of life. You must know where to find them, when to harvest their useful parts, and how to purify their essence.
Each plant should be cared for deftly. They provide you with rewards, treat them as such. Some are fleshy and hardy, others are delicate and tender. No mater its disposition, you must treat them with care. Over-harvesting could kill them.
Alniss
A short stubby brownish plant that grows freely in the plains. It has small star-shaped white flowers, commonly used to aid in digestion, and it is reported that the thick squat brown roots can help to quell nausea.
Aloe
A small cactus-like plant that thrives in dry and sunny environments. The gel that grows inside the leaves can be used for burns or minor cuts.
Amolis
A tiny plant that grows in rich shady soil, usually deep in the forest. Its tiny round red flowers are said to capture the morning dew, and the entire plant is good for burns.
Borage
A large and hardy plant that grows in the plains. The bluish flowers make a good lavender dye, and the leaves can be used to make a soothing tea.
Celandine
A small plant found in the forest with large lobed leaves, it has small four-pedaled yellow flowers which are said to settle the digestive system.
Challis, Red
A variant of white challis, the red challis has deep-red leaves and stems, and deep yellow flowers. The plant clings to the outer edges of desert and other hot areas.
Challis, White
White challis, also found in the desert, shares all but the color with red challis, being a grayish green.
Clove
This small forest plant produces fragrant seedpods that are used to flavor certain alcohols and mouthwashes, or added to mixtures for their fragrance.
Dogsbane
This mountain plant is tough with bark-like covering on the stem; the tiny white bell-shaped flowers give off a smoky scent that dogs will avoid at any cost.
Eyebright
A small forest plant, with tiny white blue-centered flowers that resemble eyes. Parts of this plant can be used to soothe sore eyes.
Flax
A tall and spindly weed with pale lavender flowers that develop into large oval seeds. The seeds can be pressed for their oil. These plants are usually found in the plains or meadows.
Goldenseal
This small mountain shrub with huge lobed leaves and a tiny knot of yellow flowers at the top. The flowers are very poisonous if eaten.
Jalafus
A small rambling vine, also called 'Sugarvine', that hides among grazing lands, its low levels of toxin doesn't seem hurt anything. It's a straw-colored plant.
Paicorn
A rambling brownish ivy that grows in the plains. The large seeds are highly acidic and poisonous, used in tanning leather and hides. Animals that eat the Paicorn swiftly learn not to.
Pokoi
A rambling tree-climbing ivy, its wide leaves are popular in teas. It has an astringent quality, and it is said that it can stop bleeding in small wounds.
Polypodia
A large bush with hundreds and hundreds of small yellow-orange fruits found in forests. The fruit are not filled with water but with an unusual gelid fluid, and can only be harvested in the spring.
Privals
A large bush with reddish-pink flowers, Privals grows wild on the outskirts of forests and is cultivated as a yard hedge. The flowers are used in dyes, and the leaves make a strong purgative.
Purliss' Balm
The heavy seedpods of Purliss' balm contain a lot of water, and are good at bringing down fever, whether taken internally or externally. Purliss' balm likes a moist cool climate, and grows everywhere in swamps or cool forests.
A huge straggling vine, this plant can take over an entire field if not checked in time. The tiny fluid-filled leaves are dwarfed by the long stems.
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Rosemary
This popular herb can be added to almost any cosmetic for its scent. Its scent is usually very calming, and it is added to teas for this purpose.
Rufus
A large bush of spiky leaves, with small whitish berries is found in the mountains. Rufus is characterized by its extreme staying power; it is often the first thing to after a fire.
Sage, Red
This variation of green sage has a deep brown bark-like stem, which gives its rich color to anything it is applied to. The leaves are a popular ingredient in teas. It also can be found in the plains area.
Sere
Found in moist swampy areas, the sere plant contains a mild analgesic which soothes the skin. It is unpleasant to eat, but cures itching and reddened skin.
Semencil
A tall and spindly plant with wrinkled leaves and bright red berries found in forested areas. The berries are mildly poisonous, but the roots are a popular spice.
Sleeping Sarah
This unobtrusive ground-running ivy found in the forest gets its name because it can be used to cure pain by numbing the body. It can be taken internally or rubbed on the skin.
Soapwort
An unobtrusive plant that grows near swamps or other bodies of water, soapwort is a natural foaming cleanser. It can be used by itself to clean the body and hair, but is better in a preparation.
Sumalus
A large bush with spiky green leaves and hundreds and hundreds of tiny red berries. The berries are not harmful but taste very unpleasant.
SweetCress
A small vine with a profusion of tiny leaves and small lavender flowers that grows in water, usually slow flowing rivers. The plant is known for its purgative and absorptive powers.
ThornDark
A thorny plant that hides in forest or undergrowth. Thorndark looks dead, as it is a uniform brown color and has no leaves or flowers. The 'thorns' are really tightly rolled and rigid leaves which exude the highly poisonous sap.
Tymours
The heavy, thick-lobed flowers of the Tymours plant help prevent infections, and is said to calm the stomach when drunk.
Vertiwort
A low-key moss that grows in thick lush patches on old trees. The moss absorbs twice its weight in water, and can actually pull the bark right off the tree.
Yarrow
A small plant with pale blue flowers. Yarrow is said to be helpful in treating skin problems. It can be found in plains, forest or anywhere that isn't too wet.