Difference between revisions of "Redwort"
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| + | Redwort: a herb native to Pern. A low-growing, clumping herb with a thick stem, flat leaves, and blossoms (flat-topped purple or rose flowers) and red-veined stalks. A liquid made from the herb (decoction in alcohol? Leaves, stems, or roots/rhizomes? We don't know) is used as an [[Antiseptic|antiseptic]] wash. Another, very important aspect of redwort is that it protects the skin from being affected by [[Numbweed|numbweed]]. Redwort leaves a reddish stain on the skin and has a nasty odour [Ner] but is said to be a clean smelling herb in The Dragonlovers Guide to Pern. Closest Terran equivalent: the most obvious comparison is the surgical antiseptic Betadine, an iodine compound which leaves a distinct yellow-brown stain on skin, cloth, and anything else it touches. [submitted by Jennifer Quail; added to Pern Encyclopedia]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:58, 8 April 2019
Growth form:
Grows in clumps close to the ground. Has a thick stem, with reddish veins and produces flat-topped purple or rose flowers.
Uses:
Medicinal: Used as a scrubbing/cleansing disinfectant and also for infection.
Outside Info:
Leaves a red stain on hands, has nasty stench (Nirelka), clean-smelling herb (Dragonlovers) used as an Antiseptic wash and protects skin from being affected by numbweed.
Additional Info[1]
Redwort: a herb native to Pern. A low-growing, clumping herb with a thick stem, flat leaves, and blossoms (flat-topped purple or rose flowers) and red-veined stalks. A liquid made from the herb (decoction in alcohol? Leaves, stems, or roots/rhizomes? We don't know) is used as an antiseptic wash. Another, very important aspect of redwort is that it protects the skin from being affected by numbweed. Redwort leaves a reddish stain on the skin and has a nasty odour [Ner] but is said to be a clean smelling herb in The Dragonlovers Guide to Pern. Closest Terran equivalent: the most obvious comparison is the surgical antiseptic Betadine, an iodine compound which leaves a distinct yellow-brown stain on skin, cloth, and anything else it touches. [submitted by Jennifer Quail; added to Pern Encyclopedia].
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- ↑ Expanded information refers to information that was added to this wiki post Meani
