Herbal Medicine for Cats

Study Notes

List of herbs seen in the books and their usage
Alder bark helps with toothaches and gum pain
Beech leaves used to carry herbs and attract prey
Catmint is the best remedy for greencough and whitecough
Dandelions soothe and heal bee stings
Honey works as an antibiotic and cures sore throats
Lavender cures fevers, chills, and headaches
Marigold stops infections and bleeding
Mint hides the scent of death and deters fleas
Poppy seeds act as a painkiller and soothe shock

There are various herbs that can be used for medicinal purposes in the cat clans.
Some herbs have specific uses, such as raspberry leaves for stopping bleeding during kitting and rosemary for hiding the scent of death.
Traveling herb mixtures can be made to suppress hunger and give physical and mental strength.
Fox dung can be used to keep animals away from herb patches.
Herbs should be collected at sunhigh and only if they are fresh and filled with healing properties.
Aching joints, allergies, asthma, anxiety, broken bones, burns, and chest infections are common injuries and illnesses in the cat clans.
Whitecough and greencough are highly contagious chest infections that can be fatal if not treated.
Chills can be dangerous for elders and kits.
Herbs can be used to treat or soothe some of these injuries and illnesses.
Cats should be monitored and treated by a medicine cat.
Various injuries and illnesses affect cats, such as damaged paw pads, eyes, and joints.
Diseases can be caused by contaminated food, water, airborne infections, viruses, and parasites.
Fevers are usually accompanied by other sicknesses.
Fleas cause irritation, itchiness, and infections.
Loss of appetite and nausea can be caused by stress or severe illnesses.
Poisoning can be caused by eating unsafe substances or being bitten by venomous animals.
Redcough is a severe chest infection that can cause death if not treated immediately.
Shock can occur emotionally or physically and can be life-threatening.
Various plants and substances can cause poisoning, such as apple seeds, holly, and nightshade.
Diagnosis involves listening to the patient's symptoms.

The text provides remedies for various injuries and illnesses using herbs.
Patients should be examined for physical state and symptoms/complaints.
Treatment should be determined based on the most noticeable symptoms.
Follow-up with patients after treatment and adjust methods if necessary.
Remedies include poultices, herbs, and rest.
Poppy seeds are a common painkiller.
Dislocated shoulders and legs should be treated with care and immobilization.
Infected rat bites and itchy skin can be treated with comfrey root poultices.
Venomous snakebites are not addressed in the text.
Patients should be kept in a quiet, comfortable environment until they are better.

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