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| − | + | '''Note: The facts listed here are for role playing purposes ONLY''' | |
| + | == Earth Remedies == | ||
| + | '''Can I use a Terran herb not listed in the Herbal Guide?''' | ||
It depends. If you want to write up a description of the herb and its properties and prove your case to the Council and Healer Hallmaster that the herb would have been brought to Pern, please feel free. Otherwise, stick to what is listed in the Herbal Guide. | It depends. If you want to write up a description of the herb and its properties and prove your case to the Council and Healer Hallmaster that the herb would have been brought to Pern, please feel free. Otherwise, stick to what is listed in the Herbal Guide. | ||
| − | == Do herbalists have to be craft-ranked healers? | + | == Herbalists == |
| − | + | Do herbalists have to be craft-ranked healers? | |
No. Again, many women are trained in herbal lore from childhood, as part of their duties to their family. Herbs are used for a variety of purposes from cooking to healing, and such knowledge is considered key, especially for non-weyrfolk. | No. Again, many women are trained in herbal lore from childhood, as part of their duties to their family. Herbs are used for a variety of purposes from cooking to healing, and such knowledge is considered key, especially for non-weyrfolk. | ||
| − | == Do midwives have to be craft-ranked healers? | + | == Midwives == |
| − | + | '''Do midwives have to be craft-ranked healers?''' | |
No. Many women are trained from their teens to assist other women in childbirth. Unless complications are expected due to maternal illness, age, or history, it is perfectly acceptable to have a non-craft midwife deliver her child. Non-craft midwives would never attempt a surgical delivery, unless it was to save a child as the mother died from an inability to deliver. | No. Many women are trained from their teens to assist other women in childbirth. Unless complications are expected due to maternal illness, age, or history, it is perfectly acceptable to have a non-craft midwife deliver her child. Non-craft midwives would never attempt a surgical delivery, unless it was to save a child as the mother died from an inability to deliver. | ||
| − | == | + | == Birth Control == |
| − | + | '''Is there a form of birth control on Pern?''' | |
Yes. No longer very well known in the South outside the Weyrs, there is a herbal combination that decreases a woman's chances of pregnancy. Not as effective as modern Terran methods, and no, we aren't going to detail what such herbs actually are on the website's Herbal Guide. For posting purposes, it is a herbal mixture taken as a daily tea around times of the woman's cycle where she is fertile that prevents an egg from implanting in the uterine wall. As Weyr-Hold-Hall interaction increases, the mixture is slowly becoming known to non-weyrfolk in the South again. | Yes. No longer very well known in the South outside the Weyrs, there is a herbal combination that decreases a woman's chances of pregnancy. Not as effective as modern Terran methods, and no, we aren't going to detail what such herbs actually are on the website's Herbal Guide. For posting purposes, it is a herbal mixture taken as a daily tea around times of the woman's cycle where she is fertile that prevents an egg from implanting in the uterine wall. As Weyr-Hold-Hall interaction increases, the mixture is slowly becoming known to non-weyrfolk in the South again. | ||
| − | + | == Healer Terminology: == | |
| − | + | Effects and Preparation of [[:Category:Medicinal Herb|Medicinal Plants]] | |
| − | == Healer Terminology: Effects and Preparation of [[:Category:Medicinal Herb|Medicinal Plants]] | + | |
''Decoction'' – liquid produced by boiling down plants to produce a stronger | ''Decoction'' – liquid produced by boiling down plants to produce a stronger | ||
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*[[Basil]]-essential oil | *[[Basil]]-essential oil | ||
| − | Analgesic – gives pain relief | + | [[:Category:Analgesic|Analgesic]] – gives pain relief |
*[[Basil]] | *[[Basil]] | ||
*[[Brassica]] | *[[Brassica]] | ||
*[[Coriander]] | *[[Coriander]] | ||
*[[Garlic]] | *[[Garlic]] | ||
| + | *[[Hops]] | ||
*[[Peppers]] | *[[Peppers]] | ||
*[[Rosemary]] | *[[Rosemary]] | ||
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Antiseptic - reduces or prevents infection (sepsis) | Antiseptic - reduces or prevents infection (sepsis) | ||
| − | Antispasmodic - reduces or prevents muscle cramps and spasms | + | [[:Category:Antispasmodic|Antispasmodic]] - reduces or prevents muscle cramps and spasms |
*[[Basil]] | *[[Basil]] | ||
*[[Citron]] | *[[Citron]] | ||
| + | *[[Hops]] | ||
| + | *[[Peppermint]] | ||
Antiviral - reduces or prevents viral growth | Antiviral - reduces or prevents viral growth | ||
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Astringent – causes the contraction of body tissues | Astringent – causes the contraction of body tissues | ||
*[[Banana]] | *[[Banana]] | ||
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Carminative – eases or cures flatulence | Carminative – eases or cures flatulence | ||
*[[Barley]] | *[[Barley]] | ||
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| − | == | + | == Diseases/Conditions == |
If referring to infectious diseases, firehead and the ones listed in the [[Infectious Diseases]] article of the Healer Hall craft pages. If referring to chronic conditions such as arthritis, rheumatism, diabetes, or asthma, yes, they exist, and are treated as much as possible with current healer knowledge. Children with severe birth defects don't generally survive beyond infancy, and genetic diseases such as cystic fibrosis exist (not under such names). They simply aren't treatable and most people afflicted with them die without living a normal lifespan | If referring to infectious diseases, firehead and the ones listed in the [[Infectious Diseases]] article of the Healer Hall craft pages. If referring to chronic conditions such as arthritis, rheumatism, diabetes, or asthma, yes, they exist, and are treated as much as possible with current healer knowledge. Children with severe birth defects don't generally survive beyond infancy, and genetic diseases such as cystic fibrosis exist (not under such names). They simply aren't treatable and most people afflicted with them die without living a normal lifespan | ||
| − | == | + | == Massage Therapy == |
It is the equivalent of Terran physical therapy, combined with massage and other natural healing techniques. A massage therapist would also perform services similar to a chiropractor on Terra. | It is the equivalent of Terran physical therapy, combined with massage and other natural healing techniques. A massage therapist would also perform services similar to a chiropractor on Terra. | ||
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See: [[massage therapy]] | See: [[massage therapy]] | ||
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Approximately 100 turns, particularly in Intervals. A Pernese is not considered 'middle-aged' until about 65 turns, rather than the Terran designated 40. The elderly are not classified as such until 85 turns or so, with most continuing active lives up until 90 to 95 turns easily. Keep in mind that those Pernese with a harsher lifestyle, particularly outside the Weyrs, would have a shorter lifespan due to more 'wear-and-tear' on the body. Dragonriders during a Pass are also unlikely to reach 100 turns, both from Threadfall injuries and deaths and from the extreme stress their bodies goe through to battle Thread. Fertility for women does remain more in the Terran range (early teens to late forties). Women are born with a set number of ova, so an increased lifespan would not increase the range of fertility. | Approximately 100 turns, particularly in Intervals. A Pernese is not considered 'middle-aged' until about 65 turns, rather than the Terran designated 40. The elderly are not classified as such until 85 turns or so, with most continuing active lives up until 90 to 95 turns easily. Keep in mind that those Pernese with a harsher lifestyle, particularly outside the Weyrs, would have a shorter lifespan due to more 'wear-and-tear' on the body. Dragonriders during a Pass are also unlikely to reach 100 turns, both from Threadfall injuries and deaths and from the extreme stress their bodies goe through to battle Thread. Fertility for women does remain more in the Terran range (early teens to late forties). Women are born with a set number of ova, so an increased lifespan would not increase the range of fertility. | ||
| − | == | + | == Surgeries == |
C-sections (known simply as surgical deliveries), hysterectomies, appendectomies, hernia repair, and other such repair surgeries are accepted by most Pernese in our timeline. Vasectomies are not unknown, but not terribly common outside a large population center such as a major Hold or Weyr. Open heart surgery, organ transplants, brain-related surgeries, and any procedure that is high risk and complicated on Terra (Earth) are not present. | C-sections (known simply as surgical deliveries), hysterectomies, appendectomies, hernia repair, and other such repair surgeries are accepted by most Pernese in our timeline. Vasectomies are not unknown, but not terribly common outside a large population center such as a major Hold or Weyr. Open heart surgery, organ transplants, brain-related surgeries, and any procedure that is high risk and complicated on Terra (Earth) are not present. | ||
[[Category: Crafts]][[Category: Healer Craft]] | [[Category: Crafts]][[Category: Healer Craft]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:31, 20 January 2024
Note: The facts listed here are for role playing purposes ONLY
Contents
Earth Remedies
Can I use a Terran herb not listed in the Herbal Guide? It depends. If you want to write up a description of the herb and its properties and prove your case to the Council and Healer Hallmaster that the herb would have been brought to Pern, please feel free. Otherwise, stick to what is listed in the Herbal Guide.
Herbalists
Do herbalists have to be craft-ranked healers? No. Again, many women are trained in herbal lore from childhood, as part of their duties to their family. Herbs are used for a variety of purposes from cooking to healing, and such knowledge is considered key, especially for non-weyrfolk.
Midwives
Do midwives have to be craft-ranked healers? No. Many women are trained from their teens to assist other women in childbirth. Unless complications are expected due to maternal illness, age, or history, it is perfectly acceptable to have a non-craft midwife deliver her child. Non-craft midwives would never attempt a surgical delivery, unless it was to save a child as the mother died from an inability to deliver.
Birth Control
Is there a form of birth control on Pern? Yes. No longer very well known in the South outside the Weyrs, there is a herbal combination that decreases a woman's chances of pregnancy. Not as effective as modern Terran methods, and no, we aren't going to detail what such herbs actually are on the website's Herbal Guide. For posting purposes, it is a herbal mixture taken as a daily tea around times of the woman's cycle where she is fertile that prevents an egg from implanting in the uterine wall. As Weyr-Hold-Hall interaction increases, the mixture is slowly becoming known to non-weyrfolk in the South again.
Healer Terminology:
Effects and Preparation of Medicinal Plants
Decoction – liquid produced by boiling down plants to produce a stronger essence
Distillate – pure liquid produced by collecting condensed vapor
Embrocation – liquid used for rubbing on the body to relieve muscular pain
Infusion – liquid produced by steeping plants to extract soluble constituents
Ointment – soft, oily substance applied to the skin to heal or soothe
Poultice – heated mass (including medicinal plants) applied to a sore or wound
Salve – soothing ointment
Tincture – alcohol-based solution of medicinal plants
Healer Terminology - Effects of Medicinal Plants
Herbal Effects
Abortive, abortifacient – causes abortion
- Tansy
- Yarrow
- Hissop, Hyssop
- Basil-essential oil
Analgesic – gives pain relief
Anodyne – gives pain relief
Antibiotic – reduces or prevents bacteria growth
Anticongestant - reduces or prevents congestion (usually in lungs)
Antifungal - reduces or prevents fungal growth
Anti-inflammatory - reduces or prevents inflammation
Antiseptic - reduces or prevents infection (sepsis)
Antispasmodic - reduces or prevents muscle cramps and spasms
Antiviral - reduces or prevents viral growth
Astringent – causes the contraction of body tissues
Carminative – eases or cures flatulence
Demulcent - soothes
Diaphoretic – induces copious perspiration
Disinfectant – cleanses of infection (usually objects, rather than bodies)
Diuretic – causes increased urination
Emollient – causes soothing (usually on skin)
Expectorant – aids in the ejection of phlegm or mucous (usually by coughing)
Febrifuge – A febrifuge is a drug serving to dispel or reduce fever, as a medicine.
Laxative – causes evacuation of the bowels
Narcotic – makes sleepy but also affects the mind
Palliative – alleviates without curing
Purgative – clears the bowels or body
Relaxant – causing relaxing of muscles, bowels, etc
Rubefacient – increases heat at the skin, draws out inflammation
Sedative – induces calm, soothes
Stimulant – causes an increase in activity
Vermifuge – causes the expulsion of worms and parasites from gut
Diseases/Conditions
If referring to infectious diseases, firehead and the ones listed in the Infectious Diseases article of the Healer Hall craft pages. If referring to chronic conditions such as arthritis, rheumatism, diabetes, or asthma, yes, they exist, and are treated as much as possible with current healer knowledge. Children with severe birth defects don't generally survive beyond infancy, and genetic diseases such as cystic fibrosis exist (not under such names). They simply aren't treatable and most people afflicted with them die without living a normal lifespan
Massage Therapy
It is the equivalent of Terran physical therapy, combined with massage and other natural healing techniques. A massage therapist would also perform services similar to a chiropractor on Terra.
See: massage therapy
Pernese Lifespan
Approximately 100 turns, particularly in Intervals. A Pernese is not considered 'middle-aged' until about 65 turns, rather than the Terran designated 40. The elderly are not classified as such until 85 turns or so, with most continuing active lives up until 90 to 95 turns easily. Keep in mind that those Pernese with a harsher lifestyle, particularly outside the Weyrs, would have a shorter lifespan due to more 'wear-and-tear' on the body. Dragonriders during a Pass are also unlikely to reach 100 turns, both from Threadfall injuries and deaths and from the extreme stress their bodies goe through to battle Thread. Fertility for women does remain more in the Terran range (early teens to late forties). Women are born with a set number of ova, so an increased lifespan would not increase the range of fertility.
Surgeries
C-sections (known simply as surgical deliveries), hysterectomies, appendectomies, hernia repair, and other such repair surgeries are accepted by most Pernese in our timeline. Vasectomies are not unknown, but not terribly common outside a large population center such as a major Hold or Weyr. Open heart surgery, organ transplants, brain-related surgeries, and any procedure that is high risk and complicated on Terra (Earth) are not present.
