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Book of Herbs - page 1




Aelgus

'Aelgus, sometimes known as Lesser Kingsfoil (though unrelated to proper Athelas) was a small, green, leafy fern that grew in thick patches. It was a common herb, and like athelas was originally grown and used by the Númenoreans. Shepherds and farmers considered it a nuisance and worked to uproot and burn it. The knowledge of its use had been lost in the mists of time to all but the wisest herbalists; only those familiar with the old Lore of Wilderness: knew of its beneficial effects.

Location: Throughout Arnor.
Effect: Aelgus was used to treat poison.

When properly prepared and eaten, it induced vomiting that cleansed the system and purged it of venom, rendering inactive any poison in the victim’s body.


Agaarth

The Agaarth is a bush found in the everlasting cold near Glaciers or Snowfields.Ingesting it enables to Breathe with low oxygen for a dozend hours.


Ajkara

Ajkara is beautiful blue and white orchid native to tropical rain forests. When the flowers are dried, powdered, and burned with incense, the smoke acts as a "truth serum," causing its victim to freely reveal secrets; at minimum, it disorients the victim.


Akbutege

The Akbutege is a small shrub, related to abaas and draaf, native to semiarid or arid saltwatershorelines. It has fleshy, light green, palmate leaves; palepink, five-petaled flowers; and small pink berries. The edible leaves contain a stimulant which heals concussion hits.


Alambas

Alambas is a tall grass native to semiarid saltwater shores which contains a powerful burn remedy. One dose of crushed alambas applied to a burn will heal 4 square feet of burns of any degree.

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