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| Hawthorn | ||
| Cat Given Name : | Hawthorn | |
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| Description : | Hawthorn trees can grow up to thirty feet in height, and can live to be over a hundred years old. Their seeds are bright red and possess stony, cherry-like fruits, whilst their leaves are broad and very dark green in color. Hawthorn flowers are white as snow in their coloration. |
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| Properties : | Fruit may be used to soothe sore throats, whilst the leaves may be used as a diuretic for cats experiencing urinary problems. The leaves also aid with the function of the heart, leaving to improvement in things like bloodflow. |
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| Related Knowledge | ||
| Complaints : | Broken Bone (Open), Broken Bone (Closed), Concussion, Poisoning, | |
| Symptoms : | Irregular heartbeat, Poor Circulation, Poor Condition, Sore Throat, | |
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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 |
| How to Collect | : | Pluck the leaves of healthy green coloration from the lower branches of the plant. |
| How to Preserve | : | Lay the leaves in the sun so that they may dry quickly. |
| How to Store | : | Store in loose piles in a dry, cool place. |
| Collecting & Storing Fruit | ||
| When to Collect | : | Greenleaf |
| How to Collect | : | When the fruit begins to ripen and drop, they should be gently bitten off and gathered. |
| How to Preserve | : | Lay the fruit in the shade for a slow dry, to best preserve their healing powers. |
| How to Store | : | Store in loose piles in a cool, dry place. |
| Detailed Usage Information | ||
| Leaves | : | Consume to aid in recovery from urinary issues. |
| Leaves | : | Consume to strengthen heart function. |
| Fruit | : | Consume to soothe sore throats. |