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Dinzith

This is a Mugrobi tree that grows quite short (ranging 10-15 feet at most) and is often mistaken for a shrub. Its branches reach downward, guarding its precious trunk from the desert sands. The leaves are often used to flavor stews, as it has a hearty, warm (not hot) flavor when boiled. The bark is often used medicinally, as it as antibiotic qualities in tea. When brewed, the bark emits a sultry scent, but the liquid is extremely bitter. It is often served with cinnamon and sugar, which improves flavor immensely, but slightly dulls the antibiotic properties (thus it is recommended that the ill drink it plain). The tea is difficult for novices to make, as the liquid remains completely clear, thus making it difficult to judge when it is ready. When left too long, the bark will dissolve slightly, resulting in a pulp that is difficult to siphon from the tea and splinters in the mouth.

Fennelwort

A common herb found across most of Vita, fennelwort is used to treat colds, coughs, sneezes, some allergies and the general 'I'm not feeling so good'. It also helps to releave inflamation of joints caused by colds, sinus infections, allergies or arthritus/old age. It has a slight lemony taste, and its effects are most potent when the leaves and stalks are dried, crushed and brewed as (or with) tea. The plant itself can be boiled down raw to create a syrup which can then be bottled as medicine or hardened for use as lozenges. While neither are as powerful as the tea, they're convenient for travel purposes, which is why fennelwort is most associated with wick medicines. Most galdori prefer other methods of treatment, but as the plant is readily available across the world, some have been known to drink the tea 'in a pinch'.


Junia

The junia is a type of flowering mint plant. This plant is commonly used in human medicine, especially dentistry. The leaves of the plant are harvested just before the yellow and white flowers blossom. The leaves, long and serrated in shape, are surprisingly tender until then. They have a sweet cool taste and, until they blossom, a potent numbing effect. These leaves are commonly chewed or ground into a poultice to be applied to an irritated area. The effect is rapid and will wear off within a few hours.

Sleeper's Lemon

A common sight around manors and pharmacies, these shrub-like plants have broad waxy leaves that end in multiple points. This plant derives its name from the small lemon-shaped berries that are very hard to eat (unless soaked) and taste extremely bitter. However, when soaked, boiled, crushed and strained, the juices are a powerful sedative that can be used to cure insomnia or aid in sleep. Sadly, this juice is also very addictive, and overdoses can result in heart failure. The pulp itself can be ground into a fine powder and mixed with water to create a pungent paste. This paste can be applied to a wound to prevent infection, relieve pain and increase blood flow. Eating the fruits themselves has little effect, as the drug is only fully active after being heated. Though many have claimed that the berries are a powerful aphrodisiac, reports have yet to be confirmed.