Yvonnes Guide to Alchemy

Herbs, and their uses.

Many do not believe in the power of the herb, just as I have no tolerance for the ignorant. Here are some of the more common herbs and the uses I have found for them. Perhaps by testing things out for yourself you can come up with some useful concoctions.

Lucerne:
Years ago my brother Piter very weak from practicing his summons. A little of this fixed him right up.

Sage Leaf:
I have found this to be very useful for keeping your wits about you. I put this in tea for the nighttime patrolling guards in Tox, keeps them awake.

Birthwart:
Often given to babies with ear infections, this herb keeps the inner ear fluids in proper order.

Fenugreek:
This herb has many uses. It sharpens reflexes and improves hand-eye coordination. I often give it to the young Shadow Knights when they are testing to become true seekers of the dark truth.

Maidenhair Fern:
This little fern seems to have the most wonderful effects with ones emotions and I often use it for making my secret love potions.

Mandrake Root:
This is a very potent herb. It is said that even the essence of magic itself shies away from the extract of this root.

Allspice:
I have used this herb more times then you can imagine. Whenever I burn myself on the side of my cauldron I use Allspice extract to soothe the burn and quell the pain.

Benzoin:
I don't know for sure but this herb is rumored to actually raise the body temperature and is used to treat frostbite.

Nightshade:
Although poisonous by nature, if used correctly it can actually prevent the effects of most poisons.

Mullein:
Many people hang this herb above their beds. It is believed to keep the minions of Bertoxxulous away.


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Source: Ingame book