# Medical In the Stone age, most of the medicine you will find is restricted to bandages and medicinal herbs. You can craft bandages from [bold]cloth[/bold] and [bold]leather[/bold]. They will help you stop bleeding. ## 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. ## Medicinal Herbs 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. [bold]Elderflower[/bold] has a long history in European folk medicine for treating colds and sinus issues. It reduces asphyxiation by clearing airways and boosting oxygen intake. [bold]Yarrow[/bold] has been used since ancient times as a hemostatic (blood-clotting) agent. It's known for its astringent properties that help staunch bleeding. [bold]Comfrey[/bold] has been used historically to heal bruises, sprains, and fractures due to its anti-inflammatory and tissue-repair properties. Heals brute damage. [bold]Milk Thistle[/bold] has long been used as a liver tonic, with silymarin compounds believed to detoxify and protect against poisons. [bold]Poppy[/bold] 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. [bold]Aloe vera[/bold]'s gel is a well-documented remedy for burns, soothing inflammation and promoting skin healing.