Medicine timeline

Here's my first draft. It's still very rough, and I acknowledge that is more just a list than an actual entry submission. All the same, could I ask for comments on this part, please?

Survey of Herbal Remedies of Present-Day Santharia

FEVER, COLDS, INFECTION
Anemonel Flower (Aelvásh Merín)
1) Dried leaves are crushed, soaked with Anemonel petals, then mixing with other herbs that help neutralize the poison in Anemonel-->Aelvásh’már (liquid)

Reverses effects of other natural poisons, including its own.
Lowers fevers, heal headaches
Reduces hives and swelling from sometimes fatal allergies.

--Found in forest regions in Northern Sarvonia

Arvins Cedar (Deer Tree)
1) Leaf resin added to tea to treat colds and fever.
--Found in throughout Sarvonia in cooler climes, wetlands and marshy areas predominantly.

Fireweed
1) Prepared in teas or brews

Cure-all for colds, fevers, and headaches

--Found along shores of Aeruillin.

Frent Mushroom
1) Dark brown center of the stem scooped out

Rumored to cure fever

2) Entire mushroom, exc. brown centre, is toxic/lethal to all except mullogs.
--Found in Nermeran, northern Vardynn, Entronia, Celeste Lowlands, and small patches in southern Santharia, in swampy areas.

Hrugchuck Grass
1) Sap from roots and stalks extracted

If someone is ill but without fever, this liquid will produce fever, then heal them.
If taken by someone who already has a fever, this sap may kill them.

--Found in Northern Sarvonia and some parts of Cyhalloi.

Juk'lan Shrub
1) Dry and steep leaves in hot water (as tea), combine with waterberry juice

Prevent Lor’ang’urg disease (“winter weakness”, scurvy)
Treats breathing ailments, urinary tract infections, and sleep disorders

--Found anywhere there is water in Northern Sarvonia.

Khmeen Plant
1) Seeds and oils:

Cure for eye infection, cough and other respiratory infection, and toothache

--Found in southern Elverground, Narfost Plain, northern Nybelmar.

Onions (Leeks, Shallots, Chives)
1) Eat whole raw onion

Treat problems of lungs, chest, or throat.

--Farmed throughout Caelereth.

Redberry Bush
1) Fruit juice = one of the main ingredients in ORMELIN (orm conservation fluid) = panacaea, all-purpose wound healing, blood loss recovery, and antibiotic potion.

Ormelin fluid ingredients (makes about 2 mugs, or 1 Earth quart):
1) Orms; more orms make the fluid stronger. Any orm is suitable.
For moderate strength, it is common to use about 200 orms.
2) Powdered lotann leaves, about 3 ladles.
3) Fresh alth’ho roots, about 15. (other grasses may be substituted)
4) Sunflower petals, about 8-10.
5) Redberry juice, about a sip (about 2 Earth fluid ounces?).
6) Water, about 3 mugs (6 Earth cups).
7) A pinch of iron (rust is suitable) or other metals.
8) Icemilk, about 3 sips of their sap
9) Mil'no, about 5 leaves.
Boil the water in an iron pot. When it's boiling, add the lotann leaves, the alth’ho roots, the sunflower pedals, the icemilk sap and the mil'no leaves. Put a lid in the pot and let it boil for 35 minutes. Make sure that leaves and roots are cooked asunder. If not, squash them with a fork, and boil 5 minutes more. Then add the redberry juice and the pinch of iron. Let it boil for 20 minutes and add the orms. After boiling for another 10-15 minutes let it cool down, and pour it into a glass flask.

--Found almost everywhere except arid conditions

Silkel Tree
1) Leaves taken after they've fallen and dried in autumn; Crushed and mixed into a tea

Helps with colds and fevers, but produces sleep (if too potent, may induce coma) (potency determined by color and size of leaves)

2) Flower petals:

Petals can rarely work miracles: Make blind see again, heal crippled people, and once reanimated a paralyzed girl.

--Found in forests all throughout Caelereth, esp. Thaelon, Bolder, Quallian, Zeiphyrian, Sharadon Forest, Auturian Woods, Shaded Forest, and others. Only produces blossoms (and seeds) every 10 to 20 years.

Tareptail Weed (Snowpuff, Mothers Scorn, Wet-a-Weed, Common Whiteball)
1) Leaves are dried, very few added to tea

Lower a fever, cools the sanguine constituent

--Found in Thaelon Forest, Sharadon Forest, and Tareptail Hills near New-Santhala.

Waterstar (Bavera's Gift)
1) Berries made into fruit paste

Strengthens body against illness, particularly in pregnant women.

--Found in rivers and open water around Sarvonia.

Willow Tree
1) Bark brewed into tea

Reduces fever
Assuages headache and muscle ache
Readily available from most chemists in tablet form, dosage according to race.

--Found throughout Sarvonia except driest areas to the south.

ANTIVENIN--ANTIDOTES
Anemonel Flower (Aelvásh Merín)
1) Aelvásh’már (liquid)

Reverses effects of other natural poisons, including its own.

--Found in forest regions in Northern Sarvonia

Bloodweed
1) Extract of "knots" (body of plant) added to food/drink

Will turn blood red in presence of Krakenweed poison

--Found in any subtropical waters throughout Caelereth

Brisulivan Bush (Butterfly Bush)
1) Wild Brisulivan's leaves and bark

In combination with other plants and essences = Antidote to the poison of the allia berry, if administered soon enough.

--Found sparsely along Santharia's eastern coast, particularly in marshy areas.

Burntrock (Falserock)
1) Slow-roasted, then husk removed & "meat" inside eaten

Good for ridding the body of toxins and belly ache

--Found in arid parts of Ráhaz-Dáth desert

Crimson Rose
1) Petals pulverized, ingested alone or dissolved

Produce sleep or even death

2) Antidote = extract sap from stem, cut thorns from stem, boil the concoction for half an hour

Also used to counter insomnia (?)

--Found exclusively in Cyhalloi, on island of Guldor.

In’ilá
1) Berries have slight laxative effect

In large quantities, used to flush system of toxins.

--Found in warm southerly forests as a tree parasite, wound around trunks or branches of other trees.

Waterstar (Bavera's Gift)
1) Leaves--most efficacious is fresh and raw, also effective if dried, steeped to make tea, pressed into juice, or dried and pulverized.

Salad removes any poisonous substances out of the body, and is a laxative.

--Found in rivers and open water around Sarvonia.

PSYCHOTROPICS AND STIMULANTS
Arv Plant
1) Small brown seeds:

Eaten, stimulant (caffeine) effect
Arvious = addiction leading to heart problems and death

--Found in warmer coastal regions.

Hearth Bush (Hearthberry Bush)
1) Twilight's Hearth = warm the crushed hearthberries, bring to near-fermented, then shake or stir till white wisp rises.

Ease bodily pain and worry.

2) Berries' juice used as a sentimental stimulant when boiled.
--Found in large quantities in Enthronia, east of the Ancythrian Sea; in smaller quantities in Vardýnn, across the Ancythrian Sea.

Kell Herb
1) Petals: Brewed into tea

Promotes alertness. Drying the petals makes them lose this effect.

--Found in southern Santharia, particularly Manthria and Sanguia

Nightshimmer Vine
1) Rumored to be used by extremely skilled herbalists to produce clairvoyant dreams, though this is only speculation.
--Found in forests on every continent of Caelereth.

Paelmerin Plant (Cloudyhead, Halobloom)
1) Flower steeped into tea

Relieves headaches and confusion
Protective (or treats) mental illnesses and memory loss

--Found growing sparsely in marsh areas with some wind exposure.

Silkel Tree
1) Flower petals:

Dried and pulverized, ingested with soup, other liquid or food = treats diseases of mind and spirit.

--Found in forests all throughout Caelereth.

Waterstar (Bavera's Gift)
1) Berries made into fruit paste

Fermented berries, with another herb, possibly made into hallucinogenic drink.

--Found in rivers and open water around Sarvonia.

Yahrle
1) Flower can be dried, one or two petals boiled in one or more liters of water.

This tea is drunk for dispelling melancholy.

--Found in Aurora Fields, Heath of Jernais in Santharia, and Wilshirer Heath in Northern Sarvonia.

SEDATIVES AND PARALYTICS
Crimson Rose
1) Petals pulverized, ingested alone or dissolved

Produce sleep or even death

2) Antidote = extract sap from stem, cut thorns from stem, boil the concoction for half an hour

Also used to counter insomnia (?)

--Found exclusively in Cyhalloi, on island of Guldor.

Flying Sparks (a.k.a. Sun or Fire Sparks, Burning or Blood Grass)
1) Toxin temporarily paralyzes victims; toxin from dead grass is much weaker than that of the live grass.
--Found only in Northern Sarvonia.

Foolsbed Bush (Wanderthorn, Batbush, False Dreaming)
1) Papery membrane between thorns; collect dew from membrane.

Rubbed on skin or two sips (drops) produces sleep, amnesia, anxiolytic, and hallucinosis.
Overdose = permanent feebleness of the mind, night terrors, and in extreme, coma.

--Common in Nybelmar deserts and southern Aeruillin.

Juk'lan Shrub
1) Dry and steep leaves in hot water (as tea), combine with waterberry juice

Treats breathing ailments, urinary tract infections, and sleep disorders

--Found anywhere there is water in Northern Sarvonia.

Tyrscaru (Sea Lily)
1) Green air bladders, when crushed, emit poisonous substance which penetrates skin, then enters bloodstream, then enters nervous system

Depending on dose, causes mild slowing of reflexes, paralysis, or death

--Found in cold waters off Cyhalloi and northern Sarvonia, rarely off coast of southern Sarvonia.

Wild Rose
1) Thorns tipped with sticky venom

Produces breakdown of rational thought, then paralysis; in excess may cause death

--Found grown only by a few herbalists and alchemists due to its deadly nature.

GUT REMEDIES
Anemonel Flower (Aelvásh Merín)
1) Aelvásh’már (liquid)

Reverses effects of other natural poisons, including its own
Assuages stomach cramps

--Found in forest regions in Northern Sarvonia.

Burntrock (Falserock)
1) Slow-roasted, then husk removed & "meat" inside eaten

Good for ridding the body of toxins and belly ache

--Found in arid parts of Ráhaz-Dáth desert.

Cinnabark Pine
1) Cinnasticks (tree bark) brewed into tea

Soothes stomach and bowel problems

--Found in southern Nybelmar, forest of Vóhol'caór in Denilou, and in the Sharadon Forests.

Common Basiloc
1) Tea soothes upset stomach
--Found in Southern Sarvonia, particularly central Sarvonia.

Fragrans Tree
1) Bark grated

Anti-nausea tea

--Found throughout Santharia; optimal conditions are rich soil, good water, and plenty of sun exposure.

Khmeen Plant
1) Seeds and oils:

Aid good digestion, rids halitosis

--Found in southern Elverground, Narfost Plain, northern Nybelmar.

Mil'no Plant
1) Sap, diluted according to potency desired

Ingested to treat fluxes

--Found in parts of Sarvonia with half arid, hot conditions with lots of sunshine, particularly Stratania.

Waterstar (Bavera's Gift)
1) Leaves--most efficacious is fresh and raw, also effective if dried, steeped to make tea, pressed into juice, or dried and pulverized

Salad removes any poisonous substances out of the body, is laxative, and rids bowels of worms.
Tea helps with both flux and obstipation by regulating bowels.

--Found in rivers and open water around Sarvonia.

Yrom Shrub (Heather)
1) Twigs are chewed raw

Treatment for upset stomach, indigestion, other bowel problems

---Found throughout Sarvonia in most heath, moor and highland areas of the continent as well as populating poor soils around coastal and bog areas.

HEART REMEDIES
False Heart Climber Vine (Bleeding or Bunring Heart)
1) All parts are used by herb women to heal heart problems, however if the concoction is too strong, it can cause death.
--Found throughout Caelereth, mostly on the sunny side of steep slopes or mountain sides, particularly the Mithral Mountains and Narfost cliffs near Occen's lookout.

Loriv Berry Plant
1) Leaves are dried and ground, made into tea

Help with weak hearts, gets the heart beating faster

--Found in sunny climes in southern Sarvonia

Tareptail Weed (Snowpuff, Mothers Scorn, Wet-a-Weed, Common Whiteball)
1) Sap (of entire plant, exc. flower)

Diuretic, i.e. relieves one of unpleasant waters

--Found in Thaelon Forest, Sharadon Forest, and Tareptail Hills near New-Santhala.

Waterstar (Bavera's Gift)
1) Stalks are diuretic and sudatory

Helps with heart problems
Alleviates swollen veins of old age or pregnancy
Relieves kidney problems (retention of waters), but also alleviates incontinence

--Found in rivers and open water around Sarvonia.

PAIN REMEDIES
Alik'ran Bush
1) Tough fibrous root; dug up, washed, dried and peeled, then chewed

Remedy for cramps, headaches or other complaints during women's cycles

--Found in scorched land in the Narfost Plain

Anemonel Flower (AELVÁSH MERÍN)
1) Aelvásh’már (liquid)

Lowers fevers, heal headaches

--Found in forest regions in Northern Sarvonia.

Canelvous Herb
1) Leaves are brewed

Relieves back ache, headaches, bruises, sprains and pulled muscles

2) Mixing brew with brandy may relieve pain in long-term (though some debate about this exists).
--Grown in small patches by few families in Elverground; very costly.

Khmeen Plant
1) Seeds and oils:

Alleviate bad back

--Found in southern Elverground, Narfost Plain, northern Nybelmar.

Silkel Tree
1) Seeds, contain nut inside

Nut mashed into cream, rubbed onto abdomen = soothes labor pains.
Chopped and added to food = makes infertile women able to bear children.

--Found in forests all throughout Caelereth.

Sunsmile (or Sunspark) Flower
1) Adding Sunsmile to warm bath soothes aching muscles and joints.
--Found in Northern Sarvonia, and in Heath of Jernais and Aurora Fields.

Urban Tree
1) Leaves

Steeped into tea = relieve headaches and muscle pains

--Found in wooded areas, most dense population in Auturian Woods.

Willow Tree
1) Bark brewed into tea

Assuages headache and muscle ache
Readily available from most chemists in tablet form, dosage according to race.

--Found throughout Sarvonia except driest areas to the south.

SURGICAL TREATMENTS
Alth'mon ("Ice Plant")
1) Crushed leaves, mixed in fat

Topical anesthetic salve Por'mon

--Found north of the Tandala Highlands.

Arryi Flower ("Purple Lantern")
1) Blue flower dissolved to produce potion

Stop one from bleeding, causing the blood to clot very fast.

--Found in Santharian province Truban northwest of Nirmenith Mountains, Aj’nuvic Grounds, and in the mountains of Aeruillin.

Mil'no Plant
1) Sap, diluted according to potency desired

Applied externally to disinfect open skin wounds
It is rumored that Shendar healers use undiluted for someone to inhale vapors rendering them unconscious before surgery.
Also used to conserve substances and food for short periods.

--Found in parts of Sarvonia with half arid, hot conditions with lots of sunshine, particularly Stratania.

Miyuestiac Bush (Miyu Beans)
1) Miyu beans/berries:

When squashed and applied to the skin it numbs the immediate area for varying amounts of time, depending on the dosage.
When ingested they act as a general anesthestic, numbing the whole body.
Leaves found to be only thing that can protect the skin from the bean's effects.

2) Dried beans, pulverized, then reconstituted with water

Also topical or general (if ingested) anesthetic

--Found in Ilian Plateau and in portions of the Lower Fores.

Odea Moss
1) Odea Moss made into paste along with a drop of blood from the wounded.

Paste is then spread over the wound and left to be absorbed into the body.
This process should be repeated a number of times according to the severity of the wound.
Paste does not need to be removed.

--Found in lower regions of Auturian Woods, Tolonian Heath, and rarely western side of Marcogg.

Redberry Bush
1) Fruit juice = one of the main ingredients in Ormelin.

All-purpose wound healing
Blood loss recovery

--Found almost everywhere except arid conditions.

Silkel Tree
1) Thread-like bark that can be made into silk

Used as stitching thread

2) Flower petals:

If mashed into fine, silvery-white cream/paste, and applied skin, can even treat traumatic wounds.
Also has slight anesthetic effect.

--Found in forests all throughout Caelereth.

Totit Plant
1) Dried blossom: Ground to fine powder, combined with oil

Potent disinfectant lotion

2) Root: Soaked, pounded, spun into a fine fiber, then woven into soft cloth the Sor’inyt call Yuatu’way.

(Kelancey uses it as suture thread)

--Found in eastern Aeruillin, thriving in the hot dry climate.

Urban Tree
1) Leaves

Fresh leaves washed and applied directly as single-use washcloths, bandages on wounds, or underneath wound dressings, to hasten wound healing.

2) Sap poured directly into wound abets healing (though not an antiseptic).
--Found in wooded areas, most dense population in Auturian Woods.

Yahrle
1) whole plant is harvested, dried and made into an ointment

Applied to a wound to stop any bleeding.

--Found in Aurora Fields, Heath of Jernais in Santharia, and Wilshirer Heath in Northern Sarvonia.

TOPICALS
Alth'mon ("Ice Plant")
1) Crushed leaves, mixed in fat

Topical anesthetic salve Por'mon

--Found north of the Tandala Highlands.

Fireweed
1) Leaves crushed into poultices

Soothes sunburns and minor cuts

--Found along shores of Aeruillin.

Hrugchuck Grass
1) Sap from roots and stalks extracted

Covering the entire body with this liquid helps ward off cold, giving the skin a bluish glow.

--Found in Northern Sarvonia and some parts of Cyhalloi.

Jeshanna Lily (Phoenix Flower)
1) Bloom: Roast at low heat for 1 week, collect oil & discard blossoms

Jeshanna Ointment, remedy for burns, rashes, any inflammation or dehydration of the skin

--Found throughout Sarvonia, especially in central Sarvonia.

Potatotubers
1) Raw tuber grated into poultice

Effective on boils and impurities of the skin

--Found in sandy or loose (but not wet) ground, cultivated in many places.

Redberry Bush
1) Fruit juice = one of the main ingredients in Ormelin.

All-purpose wound healing
Blood loss recovery
Antibiotic potion

--Found almost everywhere except arid conditions.

Sulcho Mushroom
1) Stalk of fresh mushroom cut just below the gills, ~1 nailsbreadth thickness

Draws out impurities; when laid on a boil or pustulent infection of skin, sulcho will draw out infection.
The mushroom, hands, and knife cutting the stalk must be carefully washed beforehand to prevent contaminating the wound/abscess.

--Grow best underground, also anywhere of little sunlight & wet ground. Found in Low Fore mountain range and rainshadow of Mithral Mountains.

Sunsmile (or Sunspark) Flower
1) Milk from the stem of the flower softens skin, soothes rashes.
--Found in Northern Sarvonia, and in Heath of Jernais and Aurora Fields.

Totit Plant
1) Dried blossom: Ground to fine powder, combined with oil

Potent disinfectant lotion

--Found in eastern Aeruillin, thriving in the hot dry climate.

Urban Tree
1) Leaves

Fresh leaves washed and applied directly as single-use washcloths, bandages on wounds, or underneath wound dressings, to hasten wound healing.

2) Sap poured directly into wound abets healing (though not an antiseptic).
--Found in wooded areas, most dense population in Auturian Woods.