That would prove educational, if nothing else, but likely wouldn't aid us much in solving the current problem, unless whoever built these ruins also carved common remedies into the stone.

[But she isn't dismissing the thought entirely. If they are to live here indefinitely, they ought to know as much about here as they can.]

I've a colleague who has made it his task to set forth and collect particular helpful herbs and other plants from the forest. If you are unaffected by this illness, might you be willing to accompany him? Twice the hands make for half the work.

[And she's been stopped more than once from making the trip herself - though she has gone. Just not the times she's been caught.]