Medicine Dance

His curiosity interested her and with a pull of her skull, she motioned for him to follow. Perhaps he was intrigued by healing after all. "Ocottillo generally grows in clusters. We should find another one right over this dune." And they did. Two more of the spiny plants rested in the valley between dunes. Settling herself beside one, she began to process that one as well. Though one would have been enough, dried herbs lasted for quite a while if stored properly.

Iolaire began her explanation, pointing to each piece of the plant as she worked. "Ocotillo has many uses. Each piece of the plant can be used for different ailments. You can chew the bark to combat fatigue. Brewing a tea with the roots helps the body with swelling. The flowers can also be added to the root tea. This mixture helps to clean the blood and help with circulation." Onyx ears swiveled in case he had any questions. If he didn't, she did.

The boy admitted to having never been in a desert before. Iolaire chuckled softly and gave her small skull a shake. "You aren't missing much. I'm more of a deep woods gal, myself." She gave a shrug. "There are useful plants in the desert though. As a healer, you often have to travel to undesirable places.'