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| Ginger | ||
| Cat Given Name : | Ginger | |
| Other Name(s) : | Wild Ginger | |
| Description : | A rather short plant (standing at only one to one and a half feet tall), wild ginger has a very pungent smell and thick, broad green leaves. During the winter, the plant can appear white — likewise, during the summer, it is easily dried out, and can appear so dark brown it almost looks black. |
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| Properties : | Wild Ginger may be used as a stimulant to rid a queen of an unwanted pregnancy, to stimulate milk production and also may be used to rouse drowsy cats. The roots may be used to aid diarrhea. |
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| Related Knowledge | ||
| Complaints : | Colic, Concussion, Pregnancy (Unwanted), Worms, | |
| Symptoms : | Abdominal Pain, Coma, Constipation, Diarrhea, Inadequate Milk Supply, Loss of Appetite, Poor Condition, Vomiting, Weakness, | |
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| Seasonal Availabilities by Territory * | |||
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* To find a plant that is not available in an area, it must first be approved by the Game Admins. Please PM one of the Admin Team for that permission. ^ The listed seasons are those in which the herb is ready in some way for harvest. Consult the collection methods below for details. |
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| Collecting & Storing Leaves | ||
| When to Collect | : | Greenleaf through early Leaf-bare. |
| How to Collect | : | Fresh leaves of good color should be plucked from the plant. |
| How to Preserve | : | N/A - Leaves should only be used fresh. |
| How to Store | : | N/A - Leaves should only be used fresh. |
| Collecting & Storing Roots | ||
| When to Collect | : | Mid to late Newleaf. |
| How to Collect | : | Dig the roots of new growing plants, selecting those not over-soft or worm-eaten. |
| How to Preserve | : | The roots should be washed, then laid in full sun until fully dried. |
| How to Store | : | Store in neat piles in a cool, dry place. |
| Detailed Usage Information | ||
| Leaves | : | May be used to rid a queen of an unwanted pregnancy. |
| Leaves | : | May be used to help a queen's nursing supply along. |
| Leaves | : | May be used to stimulate a cat into a more conscious state. |
| Roots | : | May be used to aid a cat suffering from diarrhea. |