Drugs/Herbal Remedies

Antibiotic Serum: This further enhances healing speed. It costs 1 silver per vial. This is used mostly in cities. Antitoxin: This is an antibody capable of destroying microorganisms including viruses and bacteria. Though most disease has disappeared on Gor, there are still bacteria and viruses that may cause infection or illness. They are usually given by in ection and most often available in cities. Some say that dar!"osis is curable and that the Initiates "no# it and #ithhold it as a form of population control. Antivenin: Though it does not mention their existence, Gorean medicine is advanced enough to create them. Antivenins are counteragents to animal poisons, such as $osian #ingfish and the ost. %reeding &ine: A s#eet li'uid given to slaves to ma"e them fertile again. It counteracts slave #ine. The active ingredient in this medicine is tesli". Also "no#n as second #ine. $apture Scent: An anesthetic, similar to chloroform, #idely employed to render its victims unconscious. It is inhaled or in ected by dart. $oagulant Serum: This enhances the coagulating function of the body. It costs 1 silver per vial. (sed mostly in cities. )metics: (sually in po#der form, it is mixed #ith #ater or other drin". Its effects cause diarrhea or vomiting, depending on the dosage. This is used to control slaves. Also "no#n as laxatives. *robicain: A sedative in ection. It #as often used during +oyages of Ac'uisition to render a captured barbarian unconscious. Gieron: A drug, an allergen, #hich causes a yello#ing of the #hites of the eyes. In combination #ith sa el, it reproduces the symptoms of the %a,i plague. It is not infectious. -ealing Salve: .intment used to promote healing that is 'uic"ly absorbed. The salves made by the /riest!0ings are the most effective, then that made by the $aste of /hysicians next. -erbal healing salves may have varying potencies depending on ho# they are made. 1axatives: (se of medications to control the stomach and bo#els of slaves. Also "no#n as emetics. Sa el: A drug that causes harmless pustules to erupt on the body. In combination #ith gieron, it reproduces the symptoms of the %a,i plague. It is a non!infectious condition. See Gieron. Second &ine: A s#eet li'uid given to slaves to ma"e them fertile again. It counteracts slave #ine. The active ingredient in this formula is tesli". Slave &ine: A blac" and bitter li'uid given to slaves for birth control. There are different opinions as to the time that this medicine is effective. *or us, it is given on a four!hand 2monthly3 cycle. Sleeping /o#der: An amber po#der that turns dar" blue #hen it is mixed and sha"en #ith #ater. There is no other mention of this, so it is not clear #hether it is a drug or herbal.

Sleeping Serum: This is used in surgery instead of "anda. It is used mostly in the cities. The cost per vial is 4 silver. Stabili,ation Serum: A serum that retards aging and maintains health in the human body. It is given in four in ections in the area of the small of the bac" and hip, one in ection for four days. There are t#o formulas of this serum: the original #as created by the /riest!0ings for use in their humans. The second #as developed by the $aste of /hysicians after many centuries of research. The /riest!0ing formula is highly effective. That of the $aste of /hysicians has varying degrees of effect. Tassa /o#der: A reddish po#der that renders a person unconscious. It is mixed #ith "alana. There is no other mention of this po#der and so it is not "no#n if it is a drug or herbal. Tran'uili,ers: The $aste of /hysicians have developed several formulas of tran'uili,er but they are not specified. They are "no#n to be 'uic" acting and of long duration. Also "no#n as a sedative.

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Antiseptic Ointment: A remedy in a base of fat that is smoothed onto a condition, such as a wound or rash. There are a number of blends that can be used, such as peppermint/white sage. Arro as a tea, it is useful for fever. It is also used as a tincture. The aerial parts of the plant are used. Bergament: sed as a salve, it is good for itching and rashes. Blac! "epper: #prin!led on in powder form, it is used to stop e$ternal bleeding. %an be used in a tea to treat internal bleeding. It is very painful when used e$ternally. Also !nown as stinging spice. Blue #hort &rass: This plant grows under the water of waterfalls. 'hen dried and crushed into powder it has numbing (ualities and reduces pain. 'or!s well as a salve or ointment. Bra! Bush: A shrub whose leaves have a purgatory )la$ative* effect when chewed. In higher doses it can induce vomiting. It may also be used as a powder. Breeding 'ine: A sweet li(uid given to slave girls to ma!e them fertile again. It counteracts slave wine, the active ingredient being tesli!. Also !nown as second wine. %alendula: As a salve it is an antibiotic. It can also be used as a tea. Also !nown as marigold. %ayenne "epper: This herb levels out blood pressure. 'hen made as a tea, it helps to stop internal bleeding. 'hen applied as a paste, it stops e$ternal bleeding. Also !nown as stinging spice. %hamomile: As a tea, it aids with sleep especially during pregnancy. The dried flower is used in a tea for stomach upset and pain. +metics: This can be used in herbal or drug forms as a la$ative or to induce vomiting. &reen ,erbal "owder: There is no detail as to what the ingredients of this powder is. It may vary according to what is available, since it is obviously an herbal medicine. This is a strong antiseptic and antibiotic. As a powder, it can be sprin!led directly onto a wound or mi$ed with water to cleanse. It can also be used as a tea. ,ealing #alve: A salve or ointment used to promote fast healing. It is (uic!ly absorbed. There is mention in the #crolls of different !inds of healing salve with different effective rates. The healing salve of the %aste of "hysicians may be more effective than that of outlying settlements and camps. The healing salve of the "riest.ings is the most effective being very (uic!ly absorbed and very fast to heal with no scarring. ,oney: Applied to a wound, it helps promote healing. On burns, it ta!es away pain, promotes healing, and minimi/es scarring. In a tea, it wor!s to fight congestion, settle upset stomach, and decreases pain. .ur 0at: This fat is pri/ed for its antibiotic properties. Often desired for the ma!ing of salves and ointments and is also used as a treatment for the s!in of newborn infants. 1avenia: The flowers are used as a tea to treat pain. 1a$atives: There are herbal and drug forms of this. They are used to control the stomach and bowels of slaves.

2omiting may also be induced with this as a treatment for poisoning. 1yptus: The leaves are used in a tea. It can also be made into a tincture. 0or relief of congestion or soothing of breathing passages, the oil can be used with boiling water and breathed. 3atchweed: This herb wor!s as an anti-coagulant, !eeping the blood from clotting or thinning it out when too thic!. 3ud "ac!s: "laced about a sprained an!le or other area, it helps to decrease swelling and pain. 4atal %ream: A salve that contains glycerin for softening newborn s!in, chamomile and lavender for calming and soothing, green herbal powder for cleansing, and bergament for rash prevention. 4umbing #alve: Any salve or ointment that contains ingredients that give a numbing effect. Blue short grass is one. "aga: 'hen further distilled, it is used as a strong cleanser. It can be applied alone for (uic! cleansing. It is a strong antiseptic. Often called sterile paga. "eppermint: As an oil, it can be used as a local anesthetic for small scrapes and burns. In a tea with /ingiber )ginger*, it fights off infections and settles nausea. #ip 5oot: A bitter root whose e$tract is the active ingredient in slave wine. 5ed #avages ma!e their slaves chew it as a means of birth control. #lave 'ine: A li(uid that is bitter and blac! and given to slaves for birth control. The effects are immediate and last until counteracted with breeding wine. #leeping "owder: An amber powder that turns blue when mi$ed with water. It is a strong sleep inducer )There is no description that says it is herbal, but it is included here anyway*. #unflower: The leaves are burned in copper burners. It helps with a cold and congestion. The seeds are smo!ed in a pipe for the same effect. Tassa "owder: A reddish powder that is mi$ed with !alana. It renders a person unconscious )There is no description to say that this is an herbal, so it is included here*. Tesli!: This is a plant whose e$tract is the active ingredient in breeding wine. Thyme: The leaves and flowering tops are used either as a tea or a tincture. It wor!s as an astringent or cleanser. Tubers: These grow in waterfalls and are used ma!e poultices to stop e$ternal bleeding. They are dried, crushed and mi$ed with water. 2alerian: This is used as a very strong pain reliever. It can be used as a tea or tincture. It can be used as a sedative and antispasmodic when infused as a tea. In a powder, it can be used for causing sleep. Be careful of dosage. In higher dosages, it can be poisonous. 'hite #age: As a tea or salve, this is good in fighting infection. The leaves can be used as a poultice to draw out infection. 6ellow "owder: This is the powder form of the bra! brush. It is concentrated in this form and used as a la$ative. It will cause diarrhea in strong doses. 7ingiber: This is used in tea to lessen nausea and stomach upset. Also !nown as ginger.