Plants in Middle-earth Role Playing

Acána (S. Gurthmallen, Q. Malinuru) was a small yellow-flowered herb found on rocky outcroppings above the treeline. The flower, ground into a paste with a little vinegar, produced an instantly lethal poison. If ground with water instead, the preparation induced a deep coma lasting days, with ironbine being the only antidote.

Akbutegé (S. Dordos, Q. Nornatussa) was a laurel shrub that grew in the Elorna Wetlands of the distant south, noted for its gnarly black trunk. When its dark green leaves showed a pink underside in winter, herbalists gathered them and used them for healing.

Alambas (S. Thargeber, Q. Narnass), also known as Spike, was a succulent that grew as short gold grass on the Talath Mallen in Mirëdor. Its juices could be used to treat burns.

Aldaka (S. Cenetholch, Q. Cenyasulca), also known as Baby-sitter, was a plant that grew in cold mountain regions. Its most valuable part was its orange tuber-like root, which could be used to treat eye injuries.

Aloe (S. Sauthoel, Q. Úrenuhtar), also known as Heat-heal, was a spiky plant native to the south, which was grown in sheltered gardens in Angmar and Arthedain. It was used to treat burns, both as a leaf or as a salve.

Ancalthur (S. Henungol, Q. Liantehen) was a flower that grew along cold freshwater shores. Itts white petals were edged in black, while its centre was gold and red. Grounding its stem into a powder and mixing with water, and subsequently leaving it overnight in a dead man's mouth, resulted in a poison favoured by assasins. It warped the victim's sense of time.

Arfandas (S. Lebellas, Q. Lempelassë), also known as Keltakukka, was a flower that grew by shady stream banks. It was used in poultices to stimulate the healing of fractured bones.

Arlan (S. Orluin, Q. Oroluin), also known as White Slipper, was a blue-flowered mountain plant that was cultivated for its leaves, which were used in poultices to treat bruises and concussions.

Arlan's Slipper (S. Arlandal, Q. Ninguetal) was a white wildflower that grew in woodlands and slopes of mountains. When its roots were dried and subsequently boiled, the vapours served as a decongestant.

Arnuminas was a tall long-leaved garden plant. Its leaves were used in poultices and salves to treat bruises and sprains.

Arroweed (S. Calembilin, Q. Laicapilin), also called Nura, was a red-flowered plant grew in grass along forest edges. Its flame-shaped flowers yielded black, pea-sized seeds which restored health when eaten.

Árunya (S. Orroen, Q. “Sunlight’s Trace”), also known as Red Sleep or Orrain, was a red flower that grew on warm hills. Juice from its roots induce an especially restful sleep, though it is difficult to extract.

Atigax (S. Gailgened, Q. Alcenië), called Allsee, Firegaze, Punasalvia, or Metsästäjän Ystävä, was a hardy, clumping grass found in cold scrubland. Many different-looking leaf forms sprouted from this plant. Burning the root resulted in a white powder forming in its center, which could be boiled in water to create a draught that protecred against blinding flashes of light for a while.

Avhail (S. Noryldos, Q. Malinyávë) was a bush from Saralainn and sometimes the rest of Cardolan. Its delicious fruits are used in a brandy named biotaille.

Baldfoot (S. Rúdal, Q. Rúlatal), also known as Splort or Carahsá, was a loww shrub that favoured deciduous woods near granite outcrops. Its exposed white roots gave the plant its name. Its black berries, that appear in early summer, would restore health when eaten, but eating more than one at a time would cause severe vertigo for several hours.

Barnaië (S. Cumidh, Q. Cumbusérë) was a small yellow-flowered ground plant used in medicinal teas to treat nausea.

Bitterwood (S. Celebrif, Q. Telperíma), also known as Ket, was a large, tree-like shrub that grew in jungles and rain forests. Its rough, brown-green bark was streaked with silver, and its leaves had silver edges as well. Its tuberous root could be smoked in an elaborate process, which if consumed halted bleeding and cured organ damage.

Black Vines (S. Oldur, Q. Mornolos), also known as Vision-makers, were a dangerous weed found in Rhudaur's Yfelwid, growing among the roots of great trees. It had a thin stem with a few black leaves. Long contact with the leaves caused a dream-like state, during which the plant would quickly grow around and try to smother the victim.

Bluedrake (S. Urli, Q. Úrelis), also known as Bluetongue, was a blue marsh flower. Its vase-shaped flower was filled with nectar that trapped insects, and this nectar could also be used to treat severe burns.

Bodezlist (S. Sigillas, Q. Sicillassë), also known as Daggerleaf, was a thorny bush in Far Harad. Its blade-like leaves were easily spotted during the day, but at night they could cause serious injuries. The plant's heart consisted of succulent water-holding tissue, which experienced desert travellers could forage.

Boglock (S. Aechaew, Q. Sangwaica), also known as Snakegrass, was a thorned vine that grew in bogs, swamps and marshes. When the vine was touched, it would grow and coil around whatever touched it. Its black thorns would inject a toxin that caused muscular spasms.

Bog-land Grass was an invasive weed that had spread from the marshes of The Wold and Brown Lands to the Plains of Wilderland. This is because it didn't require as much water as other marsh plants. If pulled loose, the plant could be woven into waterproof ropes and baskets.

Boneset (S. Lasgorn, Q. Axosulca) was a low bushy plant found only in Blackroot Vale. Its roots helped heal fractured bones.

Boskone (S. Amlothluin, Q. Aldaseron) was a blue orchid found in the Old Forest and Eryn Vorn, where it grew among leaves of tall trees. Its leaved could be dried and ground into an addictive powder that enhances the senses.

Boxdeath (S. Cennilloth, Q. Cantillótë), also called Blackbox or Blackwish, was a small spiky bush that grew in arid deserts. Each year it produced a single small black, box-shaped flower. It was used as a remedy of last resort: when ingested it induced a three-day coma that either fully healed the patient or ended their life.

Breldiar (S. Saunor, Q. Náresáva), also called Bréala or Sinitähti, was a black-flowered vine found in volcanic cliffs. Consumption of a flower induced intense euphoria which might improve magical prowess.

Bright Blue Eyes (S. Luingil, Q. Luinelen), also known as Bluestar or Blu was a tiny wildflower that grew in the plains of Talath Harroch (Southern Rhovanion). Tea brewed of these flowers was said to enhance one's vision.

Butterfoot (S. Melindal, Q. Malintal), also known as Putot, was a small meadow flower with bright yellow petals. When crushed and administered as an eye preparation over the course of a week, the herb could restore sight lost through injury.

Caj (S. Gurthand, Q. Andanuru), also known as Kagg, was a tough red-leaved shrub found in the woods of Gaj in Far Harad. Its resin was a core ingredient of an addictive tea.

Carefree mustard (S. Sauruin, Q. Roinasáva), also known as Roan Mustard, was an offshoot of a crop grown long ago in the fields of Gladden, Thorlorién and the Undeeps. The seeds were used to soothe pains.

Carlong (S. “Heavy Red,” Q. Carnilunga), also known as Bursis or Bonis, was a red-flowered plant that grew in temperate grasslands. Its hairy brown stalk could be chopped and boiled into a thick soup which aided with bone healing.

Caradhrain (S. “Red Border,” Q. Carniréna), also known as Heat-bane, Flame-thief, or Kilmakur, was a tropical grass notable for red margins on its leaves. It had a large tuber which, when prepared by both an internal draught and an exterior oil extracted from a second tuber blackened in fire, protected against non-magical heat and flame.

Cashdir (S. Malhen, Q. Hendemalin), also known as Argsbargies, was a small white desert flower. Eaten raw it counteracted some muscle-paralysing poisons, but it was addictive, with repeated use leading to lethargy and yellowing of the eyes.

Cicino (S. Onodlas, Q. Ontolassë) was a leafy plant exclusively found in Fangorn Forest, where Ents used it to cure blights by soaking the herb in spring water for ten days. It resembled cabbages.

Cockfan (S. Gwaethar, Q. Súrisara), also known as Bushwhip or Sárgrass, was a greenish-yellow palm frond that grew in arid scrubland. When boiled into a bitter tea the leaves eased nausea. The whole plant could also be dried and used as a fan.

Coraco(S. Lisdos, Q. Lissetussa) was a bush in the Forest of Tears in Far Harad. Its berries were the basis of an expensive juice to treat wounds.

Creagach-Chnàimh (S. Carond, Q. Ondoinatar), also known as Craeg-Cerflun, Stone-bone, also known as Stone-broke, was a laurel-like bush found in Blackroot Vale and the White Mountains. It had a silvery bark, and its blue-green leaves bore golden flowers in the spring and the autumn. Squeezing the leaves releases a poisonous mist, which can be harvested by boiling the leaves or roots.

Cuildolthor (S. “Lifebringer,” Q. Cuiletultar), also known as Chebkuilë, was a herb that clung as a moss to the highest nooks and crannies of the Grey Mountains. Its colours changed with its life cycle: green in summer (a very potent healer with a high risk of amnesia) and blue-green in spring (fatal). It had a silvery underside year-round.

Culan (S. Urinc, Q. Urincë), also known as Karlan, was a vine-like plant found near watering holes in arid regions. It had light-green vines and red-edged arrowhead-shaped leaves. Its roots could be processed into a foul-tasting powdered drug that relieved spasms and some poisons.

Culkas (S. Sauthoel Niben, Q. Úrenuhtarellë), also known as Lesser Aloe, was a succulent fund in deserts. Its long triangular leaves exuded a thick gel when cut, which treated burns.

Curfalaka (S. Nimbeg, Q. Ninquipica), also known as Pogalaka or Meriasë, was a fruit-bearing bush that grew in the swamps of Pel's jungles and woods. Its round purple fruits were said to heal muscle injuries.

Curuloth (S. “Cunning Blossom,” Q. Curwelótë), was a small pale-blue flower that grew in wetlands. When combined in salves or injected preparations it could enable herbs normally effective only when eaten to work as a salve or injection.

Dagmather (S. Huaeg, Q. Huaica), also known as Dagmis, was a short grass that grew semi-arid meadows. Its sharp spines could be boiled down into a decoction for cartilage repair.

Darsurion was a silver-leaved bush found in Angmar and Arthedain. Rubbed on the skin, the leaves are said to relieve concussions.

Deadly Milk-White Trumpet (S. Gurnell, Q. Ninqualmé) , also known as Datura, was an invasive shrub found in Southern Mirkwood, presumably first arriving during the Plague. Its odour, especially when bruised or pollinating, is overwhelming. Its pollen can lead to temporary blindness and nausea, and was thus used in poisons. Its bitter black seeds were the base of another poison that can kill all but Elves.

Degík (S. Cuilas, Q. Cuilassë), also known as Life-vine, crept along tropical shores. Its oily terminal leaf was said to stabilise a mortally wounded patient for twenty-four hours if swallowed.

Delrean (S. Olvaladh, Q. Olvalda), also known as Duran, Delrian, and Derrly Salve, was a tree-like shrub common in the North, whose leaves were used an insect repellent. Its bark could be made into a drink.

Draf (S. Caborbui, Q. Caparpiuta), also known as Seawort, was a small herb found near beaches. It resembled clumps of green clay, with very few leaves. Consuming one of its salty leaves restored health as long as the consumer did not do any physical activity over the following hour.

Dragon Grass (S. Lhucthar, Q. Lócesalquë) was a grass found in frigid wetlands that could grow up to ten feet. Its long, loudly rustling leaves and stout stalks made passage through stands difficult. The seeds could be ground up and used to relieve pain from burns.

Dragul (S. Mirloth, Q. Mírelótë), also known as Gem-root, was a shrub found in the Forest of Tears. Its name means "gem", referring to the bright flowers when the shrub blooms The roots were often brewed as tea that heightens awareness, but it was addictive and dangerous in excess.

Dwarves’ Eyebright (S. Hennaug, Q. Casarcen), also known as Sethrit, was a small trumpet-shaped meadow flower from the Blackroot Vale. It had white and violet petals. Brewed into tea, it improved vision in dim light, though prolonged tended to tint one's eye-whites rather violet.

Dynallca (S. Lhauhaew, Q. Lárusangwa), also known as Ear Poison, was a herb that grew along rocky freshwater shorelines in tropical areas. It resembled a small palm tree, and if its leaves were ground into a paste and ingest orally, it caused severe hearing loss.

Ebur (S. Lithbador, Q. Litsevantar), also known as Wellstep, was a vine found in dunes near the sea, its roots binding sand against wind erosion. Its small white and purple flowers could be eaten to heal sprained joints.

Eddij (S. Glorthond, Q. Lauresunda) was a small shrub that grew in the grasslands and woods of Sîrayn. It was recognized by the sheen of its roots after rainstorms, which also led to it being named Goldenroot. Its springtime red berries could be used to preserve life for a number of hours if juice from them was placed on the eyes of one near death.

Eeldrake (S. Gassuil, Q. Antuilë), also known as Snakeweed, was an underwater weed with notched leaf tips that looked like tiny mouths. The steam of wet eeldrake on a roaring fire was inhaled to heal muscular injuries.

Elbin’s Basket (S. Calfloth, Q. Calpalótë) was a pink meadow flower whose root extract acted as a heart stimulant, briefly doubling the drinker’s speed.

Elendil’s Basket (S. Cargarag, Q. Carnicarca), also known as Redreed, Poisonbane, or Elendil’s Spear, was a rare tundra flower of the North. Its root, when prepared, slowed poison and purified foul water.

Estesalquë (S. Ídhalab, Q. “Rest-herb”) was a meadow and grassland shrub. It was considered to be a weed. When powdered and diluted in water, it acted as a strong painkiller.

Faghiu (S. Beimell, Q. Vanimelda), also known as Blue Star or Loveboon, was a tiny blue-white flower found in eastern Rhudaur's highest granite hills. Its petal juice allegedly could be brewed into a love potion, binding the victim to faithfully serve the giver for a season.

Fairyhair (S. Beinfin, Q. Vanyafinë), also known as Goldenblow, was a small herb that grew on high mountain. It bore a tuft of bright, golden tendrils like a lock of hair and a tiny light-blue flower. Smoked from a pipe, the hairs protected the smoker from the cold.

Feduilas was a Dunland flower with relaxant properties.

Finchfeather (S. Forbess, Q. Forquessë), also known as Rangerboon, was a small orchid found in coniferous forests. Its brown and black flower resembled a Finch's feather. Consuming it conferred the temporary ability to discern the true north.

Firebreath (S. Narthul, Q. Narsúlë), also known as Tongue-toaster, was a chili plant found in meadows and gardens, bearing red toe-shaped fruits. Beyond being a stronge spice in food, the fruit could be halved, rubbed with blood, and applied to a wound to quickly heal.

Fishfeather (S. Aerbess, Q. Eärquessë), also known as Seaplume, was a freshwater plant with feather-like plumes. Each plume, when eaten, restored a small amount of health.

Fleabane (S. Avnago, Q. Avanacë) was a tall mountain plant from the Blackroot Vale whose juice or powder repelled blood-sucking insects like fleas, lice, and ticks.

Flúr Roirt (S. Elugarn, Q. Carnihelwa), was a spring meadow flower with blue upper petals and pink undersides. Ground, mixed with wine and filtered, it produced a potent antidote for nerve poisons.

Frostheal (S. Nesthel, Q. Helnestar), also named Musasormen Lääke, or Jojojopo after an eponymous mythical tribe, was a herb from the White Mountains. It was used to treat frostbite, which made it very highly valued by the people of Calenardhon.

Gaifas (S. Saulis, Q. Lissáva), also known as Sweet Mustard, was a yellow-flowered herb found in meadows. When powdered, mixed with vinegar into a paste and ingested, its flowers counteracted the poisons slota, karfar and saewedhil.

Gárig (S. Iannungol, Q. Yanta Hlianteron), also known as Tookash, Garack, or Sheloboon, was a yellow-striped green cactus. If one could overcome its foul scent, its pieces could be consumed or worked into serum to restore health.

Goldenmint (S. Glorian, Q. Laurincë), also known as Goldensap, was a mint-scented herb found in grasslands and meadows. Growing about 2 inches tall, with pear-shaped serrated leaves and tiny yellow flowers, its leaves steeped in scalding water for ten minutes yield a tea that relieves most pain. Boiling, however, neutralizes the calming agents.

Gorfon (S. Aechalf, Q. Aicahyalmah) was a plant growing near volcanoes that resembled a thistle. It bore a single fruit covered in a thorny shell, which could be consumed to induce a healing sleep.

Gredelnar (S. Cumnaeg, Q. Cumbunaica) was a white apple-scented flower that grew on high mountains. Touch causes caused rashes, and inhaling its pollen led to severe ilness.

Grodloth (S. “Cave-flower,” Q. Rottolótë) , also known as Dubur-bulm, was a rare plant found in illuminated spots in Dwarven delvings. Its blossoms healed tissue and could even restore life, making it a subject of Dwarvish legend as “Durin's Tears”.

Hart's Glory (S. Ganneloth, Q. Hónalcar), also known as Harp-bloom, was a light-blue wildflower found in meadows and forest clearings. Eating a fresh petal restored some health. It was only effective dried if first soaked in the blood of the intended patient.

Healer’s Chamomile (S. Remloth, Q. Rembelótë), also known as Greater Chamomile, was a meadow plant found in Blackroot Vale whose brewed flowers induced a deep healing sleep. Overuse caused vision problems and violent mood swings.

Ironbine (S. Corholch, Q. Cornasulca), also known as Deathsaver or Lifeblossom, was a type of onion that grew in dunes (which it helped to stabilise against erosion). Its bulb restored some health, but could also be ground into an antidote for the poison acina.

Ironleaf (S. Anglas, Q. Angalassë), also known as Charash, was a hardy alpine bush. It grew about four feet tall, with stiff grey-green leaves. Dried, ground and mixed with water it forms a poultice that heals burns and soothes poison-willow injuries.

Janar Grass (S. Pessecthar, Q. Sangwacaima), also known as Sick Grass or Fool’s Grass, was a grass that could be distuingished by an oily sheen. Contact causes the disease jadaras.

Kaktu (S. Lebedrinc, Q. Lepserincë) was a small white flower found in Sîrayn, distuingished by its banana-shaped yelow-edged leaves. Consumption of the flower causes the body's extremities to go numb. It could also be boiled into a poison that causes palsy until an antidote is adminstered.

Kalmog's Spoor (S. Orchbui, Q. Orcopiuta), also known as Orc Spit, was low shrub of the north slopes of the Grey Mountains. A paste ground from its leaves was applied by Orcs to their weapons, causing burning sensations and festering sores. Its silvery thorns could be roasted and ground into an antidote.

Kathkusa (S. Beldú, Q. Turcassë), also known as Giantmaker, was a tiny orange tundra flower. Ingesting a leaf increased one's strength for a while.

Kelventari was a rare silver-white flowered meadow plant. Its berry juice healed burns, preventing scar tissue.

Kennesank (S. Umwaew, Q. Úmëasúrë), also known as Swamp Gasser or Marsh Death, was a wetland plant. It resembled a large green bladder, with a single stem bearing arrowhead leaves and a bright red flower. Disturbing the bladder released a greenish gas burns the eyes and causes breathing problems for a month. Folklore suggests sweet sorrel as a remedy.

Kingsfoot (S. Arandal, Q. Arantal), also known as Kingsroot, was a white-flowered plant growing along trails in deciduous forests. Its white foot-shaped tuberous root, mixed with wine and imbibed, induces a restful healing sleep. It could be used to treat the illness grelnixar.

Kirtir (S. Tallas, Q. Tallassë), also known as Swaintock, was the bud of a sandy-soil plant from around the Gwathló which, when consumed, acted as a powerful stimulant. They increased speed but caused exhaustion, shakes, and possible fatal overdoses.

Kiseoboba (S. Ufaug, Q. fauca), also known as Sourberry, was a thorny Far Harad shrub whose berries suppressed thirst sensations. The intended use was to conserve water usage, but inexperienced travellers could falsely come under the fatal delusion that water was no longer needed.

Klagul (S. Hennedhel, Q. Eldahendë) was a barrel-shapped yellow-spined cactus. Its white flowers could be eaten to temporarily increase one's sight, which led to its alternative name of Elf-eye.

Kly (S. Hwindos, Q. Hwindatussa), also known as Berrydeath or Kla, was a scrubland bush. Its bright purple berries could be ground into a poisonous paste, which is deadly unless immediately treated with smoke from dried kingslock.

Klytun (S. Tharfern, Q. Salqualin), also known as Noga, was a limp Far Harad plant with pale leaves. Unlike all other plants nearby, it had no outward defence. It carried a potent poison inducing catatonic trances, which is sold in paste form.

Lestagí (S. Olwir, Q. Lórevírë), also known as Poponik, was a small plant that grew on cactuses such as the klagul. It was about the size of a fist and had white buds that blossomed into flowers alongside its cactus host. Ingesting its buds induced a deep day-long restorative sleep.

Lisgereg (S. “Blood-reed,” Q. Sercelixë), also known as Rorash or Anserkë, was a tall brown-flowered reed-like plant found in salt marshes and along sea-shores. Its brown root could be torn apart into thousands of fibers, which could seal wounds.

Little Dragon & Bear’s Tongue (S. Lhúgeg, Q. Morcolambë), was a small mountain herb with dark red leaves and pale orange flowers. Its pale roots yielded a yellowish juice to treat burns, while its crushed leaves could be applied to wounds to speed up healing.

Lord ’n’ Glory (S. Orthelian Aran, Q. Telumë Arano), also known as Fireblood, Rouser or Fortune ’n’ Glory, was a flower that grew at the edges of coniferous forest clearings. Resembling a large jack-in-the-pulpit, though it had a large dark-blue outer flower which could be pressed into a healing oil that could be used to teeat the disease hucklerush. It was also used as an aphrodisiac.

Lothgalen (S. “Greenflower,” Q. Laicalótë), also known as Loth Nenond, Nenondo, and Barag-bulm, a grey vine from Moria secreting a deadly luminous liquid. While its fluid was poisonous, its roots and vines were used as exceptionally strong ropes.

Lus (S. Aechereg, Q. Sercaica), also known as Lissis, was a shrub from Saralainn. Its mauve flowers distilled into poison, often causing blindness or death.

Madwort (S. Orchrach, Q. Orcoracca), also known as Scra, was a spiky yellow-flowered bush from the White Mountains. Its greenish-brown leaves could be boiled into a sticky poisonous paste that caused madness, sensory disturbances, or even brain damage.

Maiana (S. Glorremmen, Q. Laurembëa), was a small mountain plant with long green-gold leaves and golden veins. Brewed as a tea it reduced the effects of lung afflictions and respiratory diseases.

Malimmentë (S. Malvent, Q. “Yellow-point”) was a tall long-leaved garden succulent. Its leaves made an effective poultice for bruises, sprains, pulled tendons and ligaments.

Megilloth (S. “Swordflower,” Q. Macillótë), also known as Eagle-eye or Miekkalehti, was a massive subterranean tuber with only a small weed-like above-ground stem. Found on rocky crags and some grasslands, its bitter leaves could be eaten to increase the range of one's vision.

Melem Loza (S. Tgolf, Q. Tiucolva), also known as Balm Vine, was a flowering vine of the Gaj in Far Harad. Its sap reduced burn damage and increased the potency of healing magic.

Merrig (S. Tosnorn, Q. Querninkë), also known as Maioc, was a thorned spiraling bush found in Near Harad and Umbar. Boiled down, its thorns yielded a liquid that, with repeated daily ingestion, slowly improved one's mental state after about ten days. Prolonged use was addictive.

Metsästäjän Kukka (S. Lothfaron, Q. Farasselótë), also known as Hunter’s Blossom, was a light blue flower that grew in the mountain valley of Forochel. Ground into a thick paste, it served as an instantly lethal poison that could be applied to weapons or dishware.

Milkpurse (S. Nennim, Q. Ninquinen), also known as Sourweed, was a three-stalked grassland plant. Leaves sprouted from nodes along its stem. Swellings above the nodes could be cut open to unveil a white sap that could be used to treat the dissease angurth. The nodes themselves could be cut and dried into children's rattles.

Miretar’s Crown (S. Rî Mirrían, Q. Rie Míretário), also known as Bloodsucker, was a rare white meadow flower used to stop bleeding when applied to wounds.

Mirgalen (S. “Green Gem,” Q. Laicamir), also known as Mirenna, Gemberry, and Vatsakipuja, was a mountain shrub with healing berries. It was sometimes carried in warriors’ mouths during battle.

Morhereg (S. “Black-blood,” Q. Mornasercë), also known as Seregmor, was a small blue flower found in old-growth deciduous forests. Ground into a paste for application to weapons, Morhereg acted as a blood poison that reduced mental capacities. Slave-traders sometimes used Morhereg to subdue prisoners.

Mothernel (S. Saegoth, Q. Sangwangotto), also known as Deathward or Protector, was a small parasitic plant like mistletoe that grew atop evergreen trunks. Ground and ingested, its leaves protected the consumer from all poisons for about an hour. It is also an antidote to jegga. A noteworthy side-effect is that the user's urine will turn blood-red for a day.

Mountainthorn (S. Thúlidh, Q. Súlesérë), also known as Sweetbreath, was a clinging vine found on damp rock faces near waterfalls. When charred in a fire until blackened and then powdered, its stem produced an inhalable compound. This compound improved breathing enough to increase one's stamina. The plant could also be used to treat the disease bukandas.

Mountainweed (S. Maphiw, Q. Himbamapalë), also known as Hardgrip or Stickyhand, was a large-leafed blue-flowered herb found in grasslands at hight elevations. Dried and crushed into powder, ingestion caused a subtle palm secretion after about ten minutes that made them sticky for an hour.

Mur (S. Nestadrif, Q. Nestaleríma), was a low shrub found in the grasslands of Sîrayn. It was related to and resembled boswellia and myrrh. Its white-striped greyish-brown bark could be scored to collect its resin, which could be refined into a life-preserving concoction.

Nakokasvi (S. Hennan, Q. Hendanna), was a small, greyish, thistle-like plant found in the mountains of Forochel. When its yellow root was brewed into a liquid, it restored sight, which was used in particular to treat snow-blindness.

Nehtelassë (S. Neithlas, Q. “Spearleaf”), also known as Keihäänlehti, was a small bush found in temperate grasslands. It silvery leaves could be rubbed on bumps and bruises to treat them.

Nelthandon (S. Anoril, Q. Anarinkë), also known as Púk or Nela Leaf, was a hill plant whose parts acted induced vomiting. It resembled a dandelion. Hillmen sometimes served it as a salad green to strangers, as a joke.

Nashadt (S. Laugraw, Q. Laucarravë), also known as Warmth, was a desert succulent. When its thick and rubbery leaves were crushed and steeped in hot water, it produced a sweet tea that rapidly counteracted hypothermia, though it also caused drowsiness. It also served as an antidote for the poison urána.

Nightfoot (S. Fuingened, Q. Fuinecenië), also known as Sightbright, resembled a wilted jack-in-the-pulpit by day but at night unfurled a a large blossom. A night-picked Nightfoot flower is an antidote for the poison zaganzar. It could also be crushed to briefly grant improved night vision.

Nimgil (S. “White Star,” Q. Ondocálë), also known as Rockbright, was a white flower that grew along the mountain cliffs of Mordor. Its reinvigorating necter was highly sought after.

Oiolassë (S. Uilas, Q. “Everjoy”), also known as Say-arana, was a coastal bulbous herb of the far North. Its cloves could be consumed by Elves to greatly protect themselves.

Olvatári (S. Galathrian, Q. “Queen of Growing Things”), was a rare silver-white flowered shrub found in temperate grasslands. Juice pressed from its fruit restored health and healed burns.

Pargen (S. Adechui, Q. Encuivë), also known as Gerichie or Maranna, was a lush rainforest bush that resembled a palm. Its dark red berries could be administered to patients to improve the workings of other herbs and healing magics.

Pepperglove (S. Sidgam, Q. Sërema), also known as Handspice or Soul-ease, was a small orchid that grew on tropical trees. Ingesting its small black berries induced a peaceful restorative slumber. It could be combined with kingsfoot to treat the disease grelnixar.

Perimound (S. Narchasg, Q. Saccasco), also known as Chalkbone or Bonebane, was a small orange-flowered wetland herb. Crushed and consumed, its flowers temporarily rendered bones brittle, which was used by healers to re-set wrongly healed bones. It was sometimes uses by assassins as well.

Phacalus (S. Solchlisg, Q. Sulcalixë’), also known as Fatemaker, was a swamp root from Dunland, originally used in Breffraen ceremonies. It was applied to staunch bleeding, but ingested, it could increase one's mental faculties permanently. This came at the risk of toxicity or deadly allergic reactions.

Pigmint (S. Girithlas, Q. Ringilassë), also known as Swinetreat, was a herb that grew in meadows bordering forests. Eating its serrated leaves or drinking a tea brewed from them produced an intense chill, which healers used to break fevers. The tea could also rouse victims from klytun-induced comas. Farmers fed the plant to swine as a treat, since they enjoy the taste and aren't affected by it.

Primhock (S. Nembarch, Q. Parcanen), also known as Waterstay or Thirstbane, was a bush found in deciduous forests. Chewing a Primhock leaf for ten minutes would cause the consumer to retain water for three days. He could not sweat or salivate, and his urine would be highly concentrated. Any further use without rehydration resulted in kidney damage.

Rewk (S. Lebennir, Q. Lempenier), also known as Sorriss, was a woody shrub found near streams in deep deciduous forests. Its exposed pea-sized root nodules could be boiled into a health-restoring brew, which also served as a breath-freshener.

Rivertraveller (S. Duindir, Q. Sírimo), also known as Gort, was a hallucinogenic stimulant herb of the Dunlands. Crushed leaves, inhaled or powdered, increased one's self-control for a while, but caused severe aftereffects.

Rose Trees (S. Galadh Merillath, Q. Merillalda), also known as Greater Roses, were shrubs from Mirkwood, with thorny hedges and beautiful blossoms. They were originally planted by trees to mark their realms' boundaries. Its nectar, Mirvellen, was used to cleanse poisons or as an aid when enchanting objects.

Rosecreeper (S. Annerch, Q. Anderca), also known as Rosechoker, was a vine that entwined and strangled rosebushes. Its sickly yellow-green blooms and long thorns made it undesirable in cultivated beds. Dried and powdered, the flowers furnished an effective antidote to the poison taynaga.

Rumareth (S. Darhereg, Q. Sercelar), was a long vine that wound around upper branches of oaks and birches. Its triangular pink-speckled leaves acted could be applied to wounds to stop bleeding, something which the Men of Angmar learned from the East.

~ Saewedhil (S. “Elf-poison,” Q. Eldasangwa), also known as Elfbane, Equalizer or Galenana, was a small bush found near the edges of alpine forests. Ground into powder, its round leaves made a devastating poison that killed Elves instantly and left others is comas that lasted several weeks. The poison could be recognized by the scent of roasted mushroom. Ladylock tea was rumoured to be an antidote, but for Elves any antidote would come too late.

Sailchas (S. Galulos, Q. Almalótë), also known as Lucksai or Sailcha, was a violet orchid of from Cardolan. Its blossoms were worn as lucky charms.

Sandclaw (S. Lithrach, Q. Litseracca), also known as Windmere, was a twisted coastal bush found in tropical rocky beaches. Crushed leaves, packed into an asp-venom blade wound, neutralised unabsorbed toxins.

Sarah-Pokes-Her-Head was a common wildflower from Mirkwood and elsewhere. It was related to the Jack-in-the-pulpit. Its root, aged for a lunar cycle, became sweet and nutritious, able to sustain several people for a week.

Seathorn (S. Aeraeg, Q. Eäraica), also known as Rat’s Nest of the Ocean, was a brown floating seaplant. It was a thorny tanled ball, with white barnacle-like nodules. These could be broken open and consumed to restore health.

Shadowvine (S. Gwathrandir, Q. Lumbevantar), also known as Dark Wanderer or Gurannish, was a vine that crept in dimly lit caverns and the darkest parts of forests. Pressed leaves yielded an oil that served as an antidote to the poison jitsu.

Sharag (S. Udong, Q. Útunga), also known as Lessan or Floppydeath, was a small pink tropical meadow flower. In tiny powdered doses it counteracted the toxin slird, though in larger doses it was a deadly poison itself, with a precise dose of slird as its own antidote.

Silmire (S. Silemmir, Q. “Silver Jewel”), also known as Scirána or Silmána, was plant that grew among long temperate grasslands. Dried and ground into powder its stalks served as an oral poison, mixed with oil and slowly heated it caused slowly-healing blisters that could only be treated with stag’s purse.

Sindiluin (S. Mithluin, Q. “Grey-blue”), also known as Sanso or Sindoluin, was a small blue meadow flower. Through a complex process, skilled healers could prepare Sindiluin into a coagulant capable of halting severe bleeding.

Siran (S. Eithanem, Q. Nastanengwë), also known as Ragarlik, was a plant found in semi-arid grasslands. Its brownish bulb resembled a garlic, and its cloves could heal organ damage, though it also caused a mild skin disease consisting of green pussy sores on the hands and face.

Siriena (S. Fernhebor, Q. Loicotir), also known as Keeper of the Dead, was a pallid, short grass growing in semi-arid grasslands. It was boiled into a fluid that in skilled hands aided the embalming process.

Snapcane (S. Lothmalen, Q. Lossemalin), also known as Popper, was a segmented vine found in cold northern climes. Ground snapcane stems are used in treatments for the disease shutinis.

Snowbane (S. Seron-ethuil, Q. Tuilendil), also known as Spring-friend, was a small herb found in the shadows of cliffs in colder climates. Its leaves warmed the the consumer and restored health.

Snowdragon (S. Lothlug, Q. Losselócë), also known as Mindmaker or Jruthick, was a hardy vine found in mountains. A brew mixing its stem and true tarnas was said to cure the disease juth.

Splayfoot Goodwort (S. Linithil, Q. Linisil), also known simply as Goodwort, was a tall marsh plant whose seed pods contained black seeds. Consumed, they bolstered confidence in the good but disoriented the wicked. They were found in the Gladden Fields and the bogs of the Undeeps.

Stag's Purse (S. Calpharas, Q. Arassecalpa), also known as Treebladder, was a vine found in deciduous forests. As its made it way up the trunk of a tree and along its branchesm it developed a fuzzy brown bladder with a white flower. The inside of this bladder could be used to treat burns caused by the poision silmirë.

Stonelance (S. Angolf, Q. Angolva), also known as Ironstem, grew near rocky outcrops in coniferous woods. Its light stem was as strong as iron for several years, and it saw lots of use because of this property. The flower could be ground into a paste that reduced fevers and cured colds. Its leaves were used in a remedy for the disease vemák.

Súrinië (S. Gwaenir, Q. “Wind-tear”), was a bush found along temperate stream beds. Its red berries could be crushed to act as smelling salts, because of their pungent odour.

Sweet Sorrel (S. Nellas, Q. Nellassë), also known as Greater Sorrel, was a woodland plant, which had white bell-shaped flowers and trefoil leaves. Heating the leaves and inhaling the steam served as an antidote to many poisons.

Sweetstar (S. Glisgil, Q. Lisselen), also known as Quickheal or Momatar, was a mountain-side bush found in coniferous forests. Its delicious yellow star-shaped fruits were used in baked goods. A preparation from Sweetstar's stem induced a deep refreshing sleep.

Tartella (S. Immabron, Q. Mapindo), also known as Tar-web or Tartec, was a swamp herb found in the Gwathló wetlands. It induced euphoria and was highly addictive, with dangerous withdrawal symptoms. It resembled pipeweed, though it was much smaller. A more purified form called Tartec had both stronger effects and stronger side-effects.

Telek (S. Nestachel, Q. Nestahellë), also known as Icebane, visually differed from strawberry plant only in that its leaves are smooth. It grew in the tundra, and appropriately, its berries helped treat cold-related injuries such as frostbite.

Terbas (S. Nimros, Q. Ninquerossë), also known as Bas, was a low shrub found in moist deciduous woods. Wrapped tightly and doused with hot water around an affected limb, its long white-spotted leaves hastened nerve healing.

Thurl (S. Hadron, Q. Hatar), also known as Thorl, Tharl, Thell, and Thile, resembled a small red-tipped onion plant. Many of its names are onomatopoeia for the sounds one makes when vomiting, which happens when not eaten on an empty stomach. When eaten correctly it restores some health. Hillmen also call it “Mae e’n gwneud fy mod i'n glaf. Lladdwch fe.”, meaning “He makes me sick. Kill him”. This was said by an ancient chieftain who suffered from a medicine man who treated him with the plant.

Touch-grass was a prairie plant from southern Rhovanian that changed shape based on who touched it, allowing experienced scouts to ascertain who came through the area. It was inedible.

True Tarnas (S. Arthond, Q. Arasunda), also known as Greater Tarnas, was a flower from the Suza Sumar of Far Harad whose bulbs, when boiled, healed organ damage. They were hard to find and often confused with Hopper Mushrooms.

Tulaxar (S. Finhereg, Q. Sercefin), also known as Raybled, was a healer’s garden herb. Its brewed leaves acted as a styptic, stopping bleeding quickly.

Tyr-Fira (S. Gwinguil, Q. Vinyacuilë), also known as Lifegiver, was a herb of the White Mountains. According to legends it could be life-giving if a petal is put in the deceased's mouth.

Ul-Naza (S. Baladhroen, Q. Valarunya), was a rare desert shrub said to only grow where a Vala had walked. Chewing its greasy pointed leaves cured any poison. Angmar imported it from the East.

Unikukka (S. Olloth, Q. Olollótë), also known as Dreamflower, was a yellow groundflower that grew in Morgoth’s Well, a volcanic lake in Forochel. Dried and brewed as a tea, it induced euphoria and allowed kinsfolk to share their dreams. It was very addictive.

Urána (S. Lasdol, Q. Lassecar), also known as Ána, was a leafy herb that grew in temperate grasslands. Its base resembled a cabbage, but in the middle it grew a stalk with purple flowers. Its inner leaves were used to make a poisonous paste that damaged the victim, with no known antidote.

Usquelótë (S. Osphalab, Q. “Smoke-flower”) was a small white summer flower found in Dunfearan. It had blood-red roots and red-edged leaves. It could be dried and smoked as a relaxant.

Vinuk (S. Erchrim, Q. Linercëa), also known as Vasha, was a low spiny bush found in semi-arid grasslands. When chopped and simmered, the root yields a thick brew that granted relief from being stunned.

Vinyanestalë (S. Gwinnestad, Q. “New Healing”), also known as Oltack or Meristark, was a light-blue flowered herb found near sub-arcitict seawater. Ingesting it stabilized the patient's condition and allowed all healing magics and herbs to work at full potency.

Vrel (S. Norethar, Q. Nuriesalquë), also known as Runningweed, was a small temperate meadow plant. Contact with its oily trianguler leaves contracted the disease grelnixar.

Welwal (S. Corollas, Q. Corollassë), was a desert shrub with spherical leaves. These leaves reduced the duration of being stunned when placed in the mouth.

White Mountain Poppy (S. Orluth, Q. Orolicé), also known as White Lotus, was a plant found solely in the eponymous mountains. Dried and powdered juice of its unripe seed was made into a drug, which induced trances that aided magic. It was addictive and debilitating in the long term.

White-Berried Yew (S. Nimgurth, Q. Nuruninguë), also known as White Death, was a shrub found in Eriador’s coniferous forests, especially Rhudaur. Its ripe pink berries caused painless death and were used historically in ritual suicides.

Wifwif (S. Tuthollen, Q. Holdatuima) was a small nocturnal grassland flower. Pollen scraped from an open flower could be inhaled to induce a deep sleep, though at higher doses risked comas.

Wight Orchid was a mystical herb from the high meadows in the White Mountains. Its root, when eaten, allowed the spirit to leave the body and travel afar. Used in ancient rituals, it was highly dangerous.

Winclamit (S. Calengil, Q. Laicelen), also known as Bloodkeep, was a vine from the White Mountains, which grew among its spruce forests. Its boiled fruit healed even grievous wounds.

Witan (S. Puilas, Q. Piutalassë) was a red-leafed plant of the Forest of Tears in Far Harad. Its leaves, chewed in battle by the Bozishnarod, relieved stunning effects. This led to them given it the name Drugo-sreca (second chance).

Witchbriar (S. Aegnestad, Q. Nestalaica), also known as Prick of Health, was a thorny vine that wrapped around coniferous tree trunks. Its long sharp thorns injected a curative juice when they pierced flesh.

Witav, the leaves of the teak tree, lessened the duration of being stunned when ingested.

Wolfstooth (S. Draugarch, Q. Rácarca), also known as Wolf-fang, was a woodland plant with poisonous roots. Its paste induced heart irregularities, which could lead to heart damage or even death.

Wolfwort (S. Húthaur, Q. Saurihuo), also known as Stinkbush, was a low bush found in deciduous forests. It had a distinct odour, which smelled like dog's urine. Its pear-shaped scallop-edged leaves could be eaten to restore health, in moderate amounts. Frequent use led to the aforementioned stench exuding to the consumer.

Yaran (S. Maegnem, Q. Maicanengwë), also known as Olfrasom, was a yellow spring flower that grew in temperate meadows. Deep inhalation of Yaran greatly heightened smell and taste. This rather overwhelmingly intense sensation was a great way to detect poisons.

Yellowfan (S. Malgam, Q. Malimma), also known as Yellick, was a tall plant of the palm family that grew in rain forest. Its root could be ground and into a paste that treeated brain damage.

Zaganzar (S. Henhaew, Q. Hendesangwa), also known as Zagána, was a woody vine found near temperate mountains. The large white taproot yielded an oily liquid that, when administered orally or by blade, dealt rapid damage and caused loss of sight. The sigh loss could be counteracted with antidotes such as Aldaka or Nightfoot.

Arkasu

Arkasu (S. Naeglaew, Q. Naicelaivë), also known as All-heal, Mrim, or Rune Salve, was a cream-coloured salve prepared from various eastern herbs. It serves both as an antiseptic and an anaesthetic, helping wounds heal faster.

Gnosh

Gnosh (S. Drúwath, Q. Rúvahtë), also known as Journey-paint, was a plant-based body paint used by the Drughu. The secret paint mixture contained a slow-acting agent that, activated by sweating, enhances endurance.

Haruella

Haruella (S. Faehalab, Q. Fairelúcë), also known as Wightbane, was a secret concoction from Pinnath Ceren, believed to use lichens and aphids. It was used by ancient shamans against the Undead, and in Cardolan it was a valuable tool for combating Barrow-wights.<ref name="p109">

Ilyalma

Ilyalma (S. Pangal, Q. “Allweal”), also known as Gilder Dust, Astannûn, Númenasto, or Pangalu, was a medicinal mixture following a secret recipe only know to a few Elven and Mannish healers. When sprinkled on a wound it repaired organs, arteries and veins.

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