The Heartwood Casual Greetings

She made a warm noise as she further observed the plant he'd found. Her eyes traced over each part as he spoke on it, nodding lightly as he proved he was learning how to get a better handle on plant life. She parted her lips, ready to congratulate him on his find when he asked an intelligent question. Citali quieted for a moment, smiling lightly as proceeded to reward him for his thoughtfulness with a reply.

"Plants will begin to yellow as they die," she announced. "At least these will. Those with trunks and bark have other signs, but most herbs have green stems and stalks when they are healthy. If they yellow, the plant is starting to die and the yellowed parts are no longer useful. The rest of it? This yellow depletes whatever healing properties it may have. If they die further to the point where they brown and wither, the plant is useless."

She looked to him, making sure he was still paying attention. "You've found goldenrod," she congratulated. "As is, the leaves and buds can be chewed into a pulp and applied to wounds to prevent infection. When the flowers bloom, its petals can be chewed to provide relief from a head or tooth ache. Careful. Goldenrod is very potent and if overused a patient can develop an allergy to the plant. Save it for extreme scenarios."

Citali tipped her head towards the plant. "Uproot it. Take it. This one is yours."