Medicine Cat Herbs

Here's a list of all the herbs medicine cats use in treating cat's wounds.

~Alder Bark-used for tooth aches or jaw pain.


~Aloe Vera-Speeds up the healing of topical wounds, relieves heartburn and indigestion, and also works as a laxative if consumed regularly.


~Anise- Gets rid of bad smelling breath.


~Ash Tree-New shoots are to be eaten, and chewed to ward off the effects of a adder. Seeds of the Ash tree may also be consumed to relieve a cramp in ones side.


~Borage Leaves-one of the best things to give to a cat with a fever, and Helps nursing queens produce milk


~Broken Rosemary Blossoms-Used to heal eye infection or to cover up wounds around the eyes or eyelids.


~Broom Poultice- a combination of different herbs, used to treat wounds and broken legs.


~Burdock Root-Given to a cat with a rat bite (A root that is chewed up and given to a cat)


~Cat Nip- Given to a cat with Greencough or Blackcough(A a green plant that is chewed up and distributed-it has a flavorful aroma)


~Celandine- Given to a cat with pain in the eyes.


~Charmoline-Given to a cat to help "Calm the Mind" or soothe the stomach(A type of plant that is chewed up and distributed)


~Chervil-the juice of the leaves heals infected wounds, and if you chew the root it helps bellyache (A helpful plant, leaves and root can be chewed up and distributed)


~Colt's foot-used to treat kit cough, Also used to help stimulate breathing.


~Cob Webs-Given to a cat to help stop the bleeding(of a wound etc.)~(A wad of cobwebs is pressed onto the wound or cut)


~Comfrey-When chewed into a poultice and applied, can clear up pretty much any skin irritation, including burns, cuts and mosquito bites.


~Crushed Iris Petals-Used to stimulate breathing during the birthing process. This can also be used for kit’s sore throats.


~Crushed Pawpaw Roots-Used for kitten cough, which threatens only kittens.~Daisy Leaves-Given to a cat with joint pain.


~Death Berries-Deadly poisons masked in scarlet red. STAY AWAY!(three can kill even the strongest warrior)


~Dock Leaves-lubricant, makes things slippery, also used for joint pains.


~Feverfew-Used to reduce fever, combined with lavender to calm nerves and cure chill.


~Ginger- Good for curing stomach aches.


~Goldenrod-Used to treat wounds and to ease pain.


~Horsetail-helps prevent infection, and used to soothe and heal infected wounds.


~Juniper Berries-Given to a cat with a bellyache, also used for cough, and to help a cat breath easier.


~Lavender-combined with feverfew to cure chills.


~Marigold Leaves-Helps heal wounds (also relieves pain)


~Mouse Bile-Given to a cat with ticks~(A wad of moss soaked in mouse bile is distributed to tick infested area, sooner or later the ticks drop off)

~Peathingy Flower Petals-Used to help a kit with kitten cough. Will help to clear clogged throats and nasal passages.


~Poppy Seeds-Given to a cat to ease the pain, or help them sleep~(Seeds shaken from a poppy plant and licked up)


~Sage-The roots are used for cracked pads. Use with poppy seeds.


~Snapdragon Seeds-Used to clear up ringworm and to help rid the body of fleas.


~Sugar Berries-Have no medical properties, but can trick ticks into eating something not so tasty. Are easily mistaken for deathberries, but can be determined by the fact that birds can eat them, while they usually stay away from deathberries.


~Tansy-Relieves a cough.


~Thinned Out Heather Down-Used to help with the indigestion of a kit. It will help to line a kit’s stomach, and absorb the juices that produce the uncomfortable feeling.


~Thyme-Given to a cat in a state of shock, helps to cure shock~(A useful plant which is chewed up and distributed)~


~Water Mint-Used to cure bellyache. Found near marshy land and water.


~Willow Leaves and Bark-Water from beneath the bark of the flowering willow may be put into the eyes to help clear clouding of vision. It also cures itches.Small amounts of Willow Bark may be eaten as a pain killer. It will also help cure fevers.


~Windflower Shoots-Used for stomach cramps, such as cramps that came when a she-cat becomes pregnant.


~Yarrow-Given to a cat to make them sick~(A certian type of leaf/herb which is chewed up and distributed)