[RedHead]

Originally Posted by Rainquail

Coldamber nodded to each warrior in turn, her gratitude soaring. At least she wouldn't have to think of some more cats to call foward.
She pushed the herb bundle foward.
"Here are the basic herbs. It is unlikely you will need any others. I believe the both of you know the use of poppy seeds."
Shockholly nodded, and interjected.
"Pains, aches, and swelling. Also used for calming and assistance with getting restful sleep."
Coldamber looked at Shockholly for a few seconds, who shrugged, but was unwilling to tell this near stranger why they knew such a broad range of one herbs uses. Wouldn't talk about her joint and muscles pains, the swelling.
It was none of her business.

"Exactly. They are used for a large number of things. My other plant is marigold, staves off infection. Not sure if I know of one that helps with an already formed infection. To be used as a poultice, needs to be chewed a lot and applied directly."
She thought for a bit. She was pretty certain those were the only herbs she knew.
But this wasn't all. They should know how often to change moss on bleeding wounds, but outside of that, they should be good to go.

Quicksilver had to admit.... he didn't know poppyseeds did that much, as Shockholly spewed out her knowledge of them. The tom had simply thought that they helped a cat go to sleep, like some sort of calming seed or something like that. Shockholly was clearly more suited for this temporary job than he was, but at least he was learning something. Plus since Shockholly knew what they were doing, maybe there wouldn't be as many mess-up healings as he'd been expecting for the week that Coldamber might be gone.
The tom then turned his blue eyes back to Coldamber as the medicine cat began describing the use of marigold, nodding along with her instruction. "Infections.... got it. So like... use it for scratches and stuff?" Wow, how professional he sounded. Way to go Quick. He then fell quiet, awaiting any other herbs she would feel the need to explain to them. He let his eyes drift down to the marigold leaves, trying to remember their shape and smell for future reference.