Golden Blood

Golden Blood, also referred to as Iarisweed or Enia's wort is a flowering weed found in the wilderness all throughout Leanor. It blooms around the summer solstice, the festival of Iaris in the Faith of the Four Elements, which is where it gets its name in regions where the Elements are believed in. In areas where the acadean pantheon is more common, it is known as Enia's wort, named for the goddess of life, who's sacred day is also the summer solstice. The name Golden Blood comes from the yellow blooms and the red sap seeping out when cut.

It can range from ankle height up to an average human's hip and forms a branched cluster of blooms on the top. It is a restant, herbaceous plant. It has small, oblong leaves and bright yellow blooms with five petals the length of a fingernail. It can be found at the edges of forests or shrubbery, embankments, meadows and heathland. It prefers half-shaded areas and dry or moderately moist soil as well as low to medium elevations. While it usually grows in the wild, it is usually not difficult to find.

The plant is mildly poisonous, so it should not be ingested in too high of a dose, but it has several medicinal uses. The sap of this plant has anti-inflammatory properties. The flowers can, when dried and ingested, small amounts can act as a calming agent and as an antidepressant with little to no side effects. As a tea or tincture, they are also used against menstrual cramps. The flowers can also be marinated in plant oil and then used as a cream against joint pain, inflammation and minor burns. This oil can also be used against things like rheumatism, gout and back and joint pains. As a spirit, it is also used against inner unrest and trouble falling asleep. As a whole, Iarisweed is helpful against many issues.