A Practical Herbalism Guide

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(( Work in progress!
It may take a while to finish putting this together. This guide is intended to cover the herbalism system as thoroughly as possible, but as it is written from an in-character perspective there will be a very small number of recipes missing either because my character doesn't have access to Underdark ingredients, or because he would object to making the recipe available in his book; for example the love potion recipe, anything requiring druidic secrets, or something meant only for harm.
Feel free to message me if you have questions about anything not covered by this guide. I love the herbalism system! It's awesome! ))
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A Practical Herbalism Guide
By Teris Ynarno

I'm putting together this book with the hope it will help people to learn about and appreciate the wonderful plants that grow around us, as well as presenting recipes to bring healing and wellbeing to those who make them.

Please keep in mind to harvest responsibly. Take only what you need, without causing unnecessary harm, and leave enough behind for the plants to regrow naturally.








Categories of Recipes

• Drying and Disassembling
• Decoction and Infusion
• Reduction and Mashing
• Maceration
• Anointment and Assembling
• Distilling

((More to be added later.))

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Drying and Disassembling

Amburworth Incense
1 portion of Amburworth leaves
Mortar and pestle

Amburworth Incense can be burned as a treatment for violent coughing, swollen airways, and pneumonia. Light the incense and then put out the flame, allowing it to smolder. Breathe in the smoke for healing properties.

Dry one bundle of Amburworth leaves and reduce them with a mortar and pestle.
Combine with a base of powdered wood and resin and make sure that the mixture is very finely ground.
Mix with a combustible agent and slowly add distilled or floral water until the result is gummy and pliable but still holds its shape.
Kneed it very well then form it into a stick, or roll it onto a prepared stick of wood.
Leave the finished product to dry for at least a couple of weeks in a location away from sunlight and heat.




Dried Bloodpurge
At least 1 Bloodpurge leaf
Herb Pouch

A leaf of dried Bloodpurge can be eaten as an antidote for poisons and venoms.

Wash the Bloodpurge leaves in cool water and pat them dry.
Hang one or more leaves inside a specially made herb pouch with lots of airflow to protect them from dust as they dry without trapping in moisture. Do not overfill the bag.
Drying may take one to three weeks depending on humidity.



Dried Rosehips
Fruit of at least 2 roses

Rosehips can be eaten and used in tea and jellies. They're a good source of energy.

Wash the Rosehips thoroughly, then cut them in half and remove the seeds and hairs from inside.
Carefully rinse them out then pat them dry.
Lay the hips on a drying screen out in warm and dry weather.
The sun will dry them in about a day or longer depending on the size of the Rosehips. If they haven't finished drying, take them inside until the next day then place them out again to finish.



Feather Skin Flower Petals
1 Feather Skin Flower
Herb pouch

These flowers are imported and not grown locally.
Place a single petal on the tongue and allow it to dissolve to cure any natural disease.

Carefully secure the flower and slowly work with a small tool to remove the petals at their base. Allow the petals to come loose rather than forcing them, or they will likely tear.
Place the petals in a herb pouch, laying them out apart from one another and flattening the pouch to secure them. Store the pouch without folding to protect the petals from damage.

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Decoction and Infusion

((Basic recipes posted. Roleplay fluff will be added soon.))

Decoction

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Decoction of Dathlil
6 Dathlil flowers, 1 bottle
Mortar and pestle


Decoction of Elettaria
2 Elettarias, 1 bottle, 1 water


Decoction of Hairy Bittercress
1 Hairy Bittercress, 1 bottle
Mortar and pestle


Decoction of Mandrake's Leaves
8 mandrake leaves, 1 bottle, 1 milk
Mortar and pestle, herb pouch
Potion Brewing training

Elixir

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Elixir of Harlthorn
5 Harlthorn thorns
Mortar and pestle, herb pouch


Elixir of Mandrake's Roots
10 mandrake roots, 1 bottle
Mortar and pestle, herb pouch
Potion Brewing training

Infusion

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Fennel Infusion
2 portions of fennel, 1 bottle, 1 water
Mortar and pestle


Infusion of Betony
10 Betonies, 1 bottle, 1 water
Mortar and pestle

Ointment

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Ointment of Saint John's Wort
6 Saint John's Wort flowers, 10 Saint John's Wort seeds, 1 wine
Mortar and pestle, herb pouch

Tea

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Chamomile Tea
1 chamomile, 1 bottle, 1 water


Tea of Healing
1 wyndor's herb, 1 bottle, 1 water


Tea of Hypercium
1 Hypercium, 1 bottle, 1 water


Tea of Mother'sleaf
2 Mother'sleaf, 1 bottle, 1 water


Tea of Woundwort
2 woundworts, 1 bottle, 1 water

Tincture

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Laudanum (Tincture of Poppy Seed)
6 poppy seeds, 1 distilled alcohol, 1 bottle
Mortar and pestle


Tincture of Nettle
2 nettles, 1 distilled alcohol, 1 bottle
Mortar and pestle


Tincture of Plantain
6 plantains, 1 distilled alcohol, 1 bottle
Mortar and pestle

Other

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Elf Hazel
2 portions of Arlathahel Sap, 1 bottle


Henbane's Oil
2 henbane leaves, 1 bottle
Mortar and pestle, herb pouch


Rosewater
1 rose, water

Rosewater can be used for skincare to reduce redness and puffiness, or used in recipes to add a floral taste.

Separate the petals from your flower and gently wash them in water.
Put them in a pot and pour in distilled water until the petals have just been covered.
Place a lid on the pot and simmer the petals between thirty and forty-five minutes until they lose their color, then leave it to cool fully.
Strain the water into a jar to remove the petals.
Store the rosewater in a cool dark place.
Keeping it chilled will help it last longer.
If you want to use a preservative, add one small spoon of distilled alcohol per two cups of water while simmering.

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Reduction and Mashing

((Basic recipes posted. Roleplay fluff will be added soon.))

Balm

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Balm of Arnica
5 arnica
Mortar and pestle


Workman's Balm
6 nettles, 1 bottle
Mortar and pestle

Extract

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Extract of Saint John's Wort
4 Saint John's Wort flowers
Mortar and pestle

Ointment

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Balsam Ointment
5 balsam, 1 bottle
Mortar and pestle, herb pouch


Keoghtom's Ointment
5 aloe, 1 bottle
Cure Moderate Wounds, Neutralize Poison, remove disease
Mortar and pestle, herb pouch
Potion Brewing training

Potion

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Potion of Neutralize Poison
7 Bloodpurge, 1 bottle
Mortar and pestle, herb pouch


Potion of Protection From Poison
2 belladonna, 1 bottle
Mortar and pestle, herb pouch
Potion Brewing training

Poultice

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Poultice of Henbane
5 henbane flower, 5 henbane seeds, 5 henbane leaf
Mortar and pestle


Workman's Poultice
10 nettles, 3 aegwyrt, 1 tincture of Nettle, 1 workman's balm
Mortar and pestle, herb pouch


Woundwort's Poultice
8 woundwort
Mortar and pestle, herb pouch

Salve

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Bloodflower Salve
10 bloodflower, 1 bottle
Mortar and pestle

Other

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Doses of Varathar
4 Varathar
Mortar and pestle


Paste of Stonewort
1 Stonewort
Mortar and pestle, herb pouch

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Maceration

((Basic recipes posted. Roleplay fluff will be added soon.))

Theriac
8 wyndor's herbs, 8 Saint John's Wort flowers, 10 Saint John's Wort seeds, 3 Mandrake leaves, 1 Mandrake root, 7 Dathlils, 3 Fleshworts, 5 Healing Mosses, 3 Henbane flowers, 7 Nettles, 1 Bloodstaunch, 2 Bloodpurges
Mortar and pestle, herb pouch
Potion Brewing training

Nine Herbs Charm
1 Chervil, 1 Fennel, 1 Betony, 1 Apple leaf, 1 Hairy Bittercress, 1 Plantain, 1 Chamomile, 1 Nettle, 1 Mugwort, 1 bottle
Enchantments: Heal, Neutralize Poison, Vigor
Mortar and pestle, herb pouch
Potion Brewing training

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Anointment and Assembling

((Basic recipes posted. Roleplay fluff will be added soon.))

Bandage Kit
3 Healing Mosses

Herbal Healing Kit
1 Bloodstaunch, 1 Balsam Ointment, 2 Decoctions of Dathlil, 1 Workman's Poultice, 1 Decoction of Henbane, 1 Ointment of Saint John's Wort, 1 Decoction of Mandrake Leaf, 1 Refined Surgery Tool
Medicine knowledge

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Distilling

((Basic recipes posted. Roleplay fluff will be added soon.))

Essential Oil
5 flowers, 1 bottle

Distilled Alcohol
1 plant of choice, 1 bottle

Wine
3 bunches of grapes

Distilled Essence of Mandrake
1 Mandrake root, 1 bottle
Mortar and pestle, herb pouch
Potion Brewing training

Vile Oil
2 Muskcaps 1 bottle
Mortar and pestle

Salve of Goblinberries
8 Goblinberries, 1 bottle
Mortar and pestle, herb pouch