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━━ Hawkweed
(Canon)
Description: Dandelion-like plant with bright yellow flower heads and milky sap.
Uses: Strengthens stamina, clears breathing during exertion, and can be used in mixtures to help treat greencough.
Preparation: Chew leaves into a pulp and swallow for breath support; crush flowers/leaves for a light poultice on small cuts.
Warnings: Mild diuretic—ensure patient drinks water.
Biome/Territory: Sunny meadows, highland slopes, field edges.

━━ Hawthorn Berries
(Fan Expansion)
Description: Small red berries on dense, thorny shrubs.
Uses: Strengthens the heart and steadies panic; aids recovery after shock.
Preparation: Feed a few berries whole or mash into a pulp.
Warnings: Handle thorns carefully; do not overfeed to kits.
Biome/Territory: Hedgerows, scrub, light woodland.

━━ Heather Flowers
(Fan Expansion)
Description: Low, purple-flowering heather carpeting open moors.
Uses: Restores appetite and gently calms anxious cats.
Preparation: Chew flowers or steep in water for a mild tonic.
Warnings: Very mild—pair with stronger herbs when illness is severe.
Biome/Territory: Moorland, heath.

━━ Heather Nectar
(Canon)
Description: Sweet nectar gathered from heather blooms.
Uses: Soothes sore throats, eases coughs, and encourages kits or weak cats to take medicine.
Preparation: Collect on moss or lick directly from blooms; mix into pulps to sweeten.
Warnings: Attracts insects—store covered.
Biome/Territory: Wind-swept heaths, moorland.

━━ Hellebore Root
(Fan Expansion)
Description: Knotted, pale root of a winter-blooming flower.
Uses: In tiny doses by skilled healers for severe coughs or heart strain.
Preparation: Chew to a fine pulp; administer drops only.
Warnings: Highly poisonous in larger amounts. Must be handled with extreme care.
Biome/Territory: Shaded, damp woodland.

━━ Herb Robert
(Fan Expansion)
Description: Red-stemmed plant with small pink flowers and sharp scent.
Uses: Cleans minor wounds; supports recovery after fever.
Preparation: Crush leaves into poultice or pulp.
Warnings: Bitter; may upset stomach if swallowed in quantity.
Biome/Territory: Forest edges, hedgerows, light meadows.

━━ Holly Berries
(Canon)
Description: Bright red berries on glossy, spined leaves.
Uses: None—poisonous to cats.
Preparation: Do not use.
Warnings: Causes vomiting, stomach pain, and worse if eaten.
Biome/Territory: Woodlands, Twoleg gardens.

━━ Honey
(Canon)
Description: Thick golden nectar from bees.
Uses: Soothes throats and coughs; calms distressed cats; eases smoke irritation.
Preparation: Lick directly or blend into mixtures.
Warnings: Bees may sting—gather cautiously.
Biome/Territory: Wherever wild hives are found.

━━ Honeysuckle
(Fan Expansion)
Description: Twining vine with cream-to-pink flowers.
Uses: Nectar soothes coughs, eases tight throats, comforts anxious cats.
Preparation: Lick nectar or crush petals to pulp.
Warnings: Berries are poisonous—avoid.
Biome/Territory: Hedges, thickets, garden edges.

━━ Horseradish Root
(Fan Expansion)
Description: Pungent white root with strong scent.
Uses: Clears sinuses and chest; perks sluggish cats.
Preparation: Shave tiny scrapings; mix with water and feed sparingly.
Warnings: Irritating in excess; avoid in kits.
Biome/Territory: Twoleg farms, field margins.

━━ Horsetail
(Canon)
Description: Tall bristly stems like bottle-brushes.
Uses: Infection-fighting poultice for wounds and scratches.
Preparation: Crush fresh stems to pulp; apply directly.
Warnings: Weak when dried—use fresh only.
Biome/Territory: Marshes, streambanks, damp forest floors.

━━ Houseleek
(Fan Expansion)
Description: Low rosettes of fleshy leaves clinging to stone.
Uses: Cooling gel for burns, stings, and cracked pads.
Preparation: Crush leaves to express gel.
Warnings: Mild, safe, but less potent than aloe.
Biome/Territory: Rocky walls, highland outcrops.

━━ Hyssop
(Fan Expansion)
Description: Upright herb with violet-blue flower spikes.
Uses: Strong chest remedy for deep coughs and lingering colds; reduces fever.
Preparation: Chew flowers/leaves to pulp or steep in warm water.
Warnings: Very bitter—avoid in young kits.
Biome/Territory: Twoleg herb plots, mountain valleys.

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