Healing bug

Healing bug were large edible insects found in the jungles and vanilla groves of Malatra.

Ecology
When eaten alive, healing bugs made a loud crunch and, if consumed completely - provided a small burst of healing to the consumer.

History
In the 14 century DR, healing bugs were known to be gifted to goodly travelers by the lesser nature spirits of Malatra Timon and Pumba. Each gifted boon was a small bag of weaved jungle leaves that contained six crunchy healing bugs.