In medieval times, whether in Europe, China or elsewhere, the most common drug came in the form of herbs. Although what I think your work in time does not always remains to modern research. A herbalist is a professional trained in herbal medicine (use of herbs). A midwife, a woman who cares for pregnant women since the prenatal period until birth, often used herbs in their work. The pharmacist is the one who prepares and sells drugs and medicines, as a modern pharmacist.
Medieval Folklore against current research
Folk Lore of the surrounding grass. Angelica fennel and basil are supposed to protect against witches, and garlic would, of course, keep the werewolves and vampires away. In some cultures, basil is associated with scorpions, which feared that the scorpions can grown under pots of basil and smell the actually cause scorpions to grow in the brain. However, in Italy, reported their suitors in the courts love with a bouquet basil in their hair.
Sage is considered the panacea of medieval times, believed that all of snakebite cure for mental illness. Indeed, not all problems, but has many positive properties. It reduces excessive perspiration, aid digestive problems, sore throats, premenstrual pain, and hyperglycemia. It also helps prevent the depletion of a neurotransmitter in the brain that is crucial for brain function and combined with ginkgo biloba and rosemary can help prevent or delay Alzheimer's disease.
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In his own world-building, you can choose to use the herbs available, or create your own. I prefer a mixture. I will use common herbs in many cases, but certainly not a place where I can find one that has the properties I need. You can use Proven folklore for inspiration, or go to the properties tested. The most important, at least in fantasy or in the medieval world as a whole, is that the treatment of patients believe the treatment if this treatment is not medically sound.
Whether using herbs, real or invented, you will want to note that the plant grows, it seems, and its medicinal properties. I have a table listing the herbs that I mentioned in my book and descriptive notes. There are many herbal guides both in book form and online. A search on "herbs" comes with a long list. If you approach Realistically, you want to view documents online to ensure that there is a role player or a writer's list of herbs in their own worlds created.
Definitions
When taking into account resources Herbal, the first thing that comes to mind is the herbal tea. But there are many different treatments for plants and other drugs. The following definitions have been culled Since its entry on Wikipedia.
An ointment is prepared viscous semi-solid that is used topically in a variety of body surfaces. An ointment may or may not be medicated.
A poultice is a mass of moist, soft, passionate and often with medicines, running on the canvas of the skin to Cure a sore area, swelling or pain. Poultice should generally not be applied to open wounds because it may slow healing or cause infection.
An herbal tea, tisane or herbal tea herbal, not a fact of leaf tea. (Varieties of "real tea" include black tea, oolong, green, yellow and white.) herbal tea can be made with fresh flowers or dried leaves, seeds or roots, generally by pouring boiling water over the plant parts and let them sit for several minutes. Seeds and roots also can be cooked in an oven. The tea is then strained, sweetened if desired, and serve.
A project is an oral drug or a poison. Usually associated with magic.
A tincture is an alcoholic extract (eg, grass) or solution of a nonvolatile substance.
An infusion is a method of preparing herbs in which 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried herb or 2 to 4 thin fresh herbs (flowers and berries are substitutable) is "infused" or placed in oil or boiling water, then after ten minutes is tight. Waiting too long before the results of tension in the bitter herbs to taste. The herb / botanical, remove the oil and the oil is used in many formulas that require oils infused in the short term.
When you look at the descriptions of the herbs, the following terms of a glossary of herbs can help:
Antiseptic: This struggle plants and neutralizes pathogenic bacteria and prevents infection
Astringent: This herb has a binding or executive, for example: one checks hemorrhages or secretions by coagulation of proteins on a soft surface
Hemostatic: This herb stop bleeding
Parasiticide: This herb kills parasites and worms
Tonic: This herb restores, nourishes and supports the whole body, it exerts a gently strengthening effect in the body
Grass effective use in his fiction, you'll want to do your own research to decide what suits their purposes. Even with a world where all the herbs its creation, becomes familiar with the terms I have mentioned.
Mary W. Jensen is an author on http://www.Writing.Com/ which is a site for Creative Writing. She is an editor for the Writing.com Fantasy newsletter, and the cofounder of an offline writing group. Mary is writing a fantasy novel, Emergence of the Fey.
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