Rat Root

**Note for healers: Rat root is an abortifacient and should not be used on pregnant women!

Rat Root is a bitter-smelling reedy perrenial. It may be used a
substitute for ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg, though this use is not
recommended as it can be toxic if taken over long periods of time at
high dosage.

Rat Root has been viewed as a symbol for Love, but Herbologists have
found it is often used mysogynistically, and therefore declare the view
incorrect.

Rat Root is extremely versatile (which is why it continues to be used despite its poisonous nature), as shown in this list:

• Abortifacient
• Anodyne (relives pain)
• Anthelmintic
• Aphrodisiac (used in some love potions)
• Carminative
• Counters the side effects of hallucinogens
• Diuretic
• Hallucinogen
• Laxative
• Otalgic (cures ear aches)
• Sedative

Rat Root requires a lot of water and sunlight. It flowers between May and July and should be planted in July and August.

Aliases and Attributes

• [Alias: Acorus calamus]
• [Alias: Sea Sledge]
• [Alias: Flag Root]
• [Alias: Myrtle Grass]
• [Alias: Sweet Myrtle]
• [Alias: Sweet Rush]
• [Alias: Gladdon]
• [Alias: Beewort]
• [Attribute: Dangerous!]
• [Attribute.Height: 0-1m]
• [Attribute.Use: Cooking]
• [Attribute: Toxic]
• [Attribute.Use: Medicine]
• [Attribute.Water: Lots of water needed]
• [Attribute.Sun: Much needed]
• [Attribute: Non-Magical]