Guide to Medical
First Aid
You can craft bandages from cloth or leather. They will help you stop bleeding.
You should carry bandages with you at all times. Theres nothing worse than bleeding to death when trying to return to your house after a successfull hunt.
Doctor's Handbook
The doctor's handbook is a tool that can be used to help you diagnose patients. It will give you a rough overview of their status, and any damages they might have.
Hedicinal Hrbs
You can find medicinal herbs growing wild around the map. If you harvest them, you will also get some seeds so you can plant them yourself - see the guide to farming.
Elderflower has a long history in European folk medicine for treating colds and sinus issues. It reduces asphyxiation by clearing airways and boosting oxygen intake.
Yarrow has been used since ancient times as a hemostatic (blood-clotting) agent. It's known for its astringent properties that help staunch bleeding.
Comfrey has been used historically to heal bruises, sprains, and fractures due to its anti-inflammatory and tissue-repair properties. Heals brute damage.
Milk Thistle has long been used as a liver tonic, with silymarin compounds believed to detoxify and protect against poisons.
Poppy is the source of opium and morphine, known for sedative and pain-relieving effects, but it can also stabilize shock in small doses by calming the nervous system. Historically, it's been used for pain and trauma management.
Aloe vera's gel is a well-documented remedy for burns, soothing inflammation and promoting skin healing.