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Location
Found growing throughout Middle-earth, but especially near the dwellings of Dúnedain
Origins
Brought to Middle-earth from Númenor during the Second Age
Meaning
'Kings' leaf' (in reference to the kings of the Dúnedain)
Other names
Asëa aranion, Athelas

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Kingsfoil

The royal healing leaf

A plant also called athelas or asëa aranion. Its sweet-smelling leaves possessed healing virtues, especially in the hands of a descendant of the royal line of Númenor.


See also...

Asëa aranion, Athelas, Healers

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