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| Snakeroot | ||
| Cat Given Name : | Snakeroot | |
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| Description : | A short, leafy plant with oval leaves that are point on one end. The leaves and stems are a bright green color. At the base small stems with small pinkish or purplish flowers that lie on the ground and appear as if turns upside down the direction a typical flower lies in. |
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| Properties : | While old lore gave the herb poison-vanishing properties, the truth is that the plant is better utilized to build appetite and strength, and should be valued for the ability to drive away a chill. |
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| Related Knowledge | ||
| Complaints : | Chronic Cough, Greencough, Killingcough, Poisoning, | |
| Symptoms : | Chill, Loss of Appetite, Poor Circulation, Poor Condition, Weakness, | |
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| Seasonal Availabilities by Territory * | |||
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Winter |
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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 Roots | ||
| When to Collect | : | Late New-leaf, as the growth-boom comes to a close |
| How to Collect | : | Dig the herbs up, selecting those that are healthiest and not harmed by worms or rot. Care should also be taken not to take enough to kill the entire patch of the plant. Select a dry day with dry soil if at all possible to do your gathering. |
| How to Preserve | : | Rinse the roots and dry in full sun |
| How to Store | : | Store in loose piles in a dark, cool, dry place. |
| Detailed Usage Information | ||
| Roots | : | Consume to promote appetite |
| Roots | : | Consume to strengthen heartbeat |
| Roots | : | Consume as a tonic to improve vitality |
| Roots | : | Consume to stave off a chill |