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07. Herb Guide



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MEDICINAL HERBS

Rarity goes as follows: Common, moderate, uncommon, rare, very rare.

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Agrimony
Rarity: Moderate.
Main Use: Effective against diarrhea when ingested.
Other uses: Can also be to help with other stomach/digestive problems when ingested, and to soothe swelling / burns when herbs are dried and applied topically.
Side effects: Potentially dangerous to pregnant and nursing mothers. However, as it is a mild herb, it can be used on very young children without risk of overdose.
Habitat: Temperate areas; on the sides of fields, and within dense vegetation.
Location:
North: Waterfall Peak, Gale Gorge
East: Stone Steppe, Rustling Thicket, Serpent Plains
South: The Range, Buffalo Knolls, Algoma Prairie, Gambit Briar, Ibon Isle
West: Vericona Plains, Emerald Valley
Auster: Grapevine Cathedral, The God's Garden, Wildberry Grove


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Alder Buckthorn
Rarity: Rare.
Main Use:  Laxative, when bark is dried and aged.
Other uses: Unknown.  
Side effects:  If the bark is not dried and aged for at least a few weeks, it can cause intense nausea and vomiting. However, it is extremely mild and will not cause irritation unless taken improperly.
Habitat: These shrubs grow in wet soil, often forming in dense undergrowth in damp woodlands and bogs.
Location:
North: -
East: Lover's Mangrove
South: Jade's Moore, Avian Estuary
West: Ibon Isle
Auster: Cattail Creek
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Alfalfa
Rarity: Common.
Main Use: Helps stimulate weight gain when ingested.
Other Uses: Can help stimulate production of breast milk when ingested. Also, alfalfa is good for strengthening the heart and blood flow. Can help with arthritis when the juice is ingested with water.
Side effects: Consuming too much during pregnancy can possibly be dangerous.
Habitat: Native to warmer climates, typically in meadows, near rivers and woodlands. Seems to prefer more disturbed/populated areas.
Location:
North: -
East: Monument Rapids, Fontamo Bay, Redbud Nook, Kamui Delta, Lover's Mangrove
South: Rio Grande, Soulless Forest, Weeping Woods, Daager Isle, Corpseghoul Swamplands, Faller's Fjord
West: Whistling Willows, Cryer's Ravine, Avian Estuary,
Auster: Ancient Oaks, Cattail Creek, Aspen Dam, Wraith's Woods, Cedar Falls, Wildberry Grove

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Boneset
Rarity: Moderate.
Main Use: Effective against colds & fevers.
Other Uses: Also said to ease muscle pain.
Side effects: Consumption of large amounts can induce nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Overdose can be deadly.
Habitat:  In low meadows, in damp soil.
Location:
North: Devil's Spout, The Wall
East: The Rock Garden, The Stone Steppe, Serpent Plains, Ibis Islands, The Hot Springs
South: The Range, Dove Island, Sea's Plain, Corpseghoul Swamplands, Fern Gulley, Algoma Prairie, Ibon Isle
West: Whistling Willows, Emerald Valley, Wolfpaw Lake, Dancefloor of the Gods, Sweetgrass Basin, Silver Island
Auster: Cattail Creek, The God's Garden, The Starlit Plain, The Forgotten isle, Wildberry Grove

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Dandelion
Rarity: Common.
Main Use: If consumed, it can help increase appetite and ease digestive problems.
Other Uses:  Can also be applied topically to ease joint pain, bruising, and inflammation. The root is more powerful than the greens.
Side effects: None known.
Habitat: Prefers temperate areas, particularly meadows and fields, but is extremely widespread.
Location:
Too widespread to list.

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Earth Smoke / Fumitory
Rarity: Common.
Main Use: Used for treating illnesses of the liver.  
Other Uses: The leaves can be applied topically for a variety of skin conditions.
Side effects: Ingesting too much can cause diarrhea.  
Habitat: It is plentiful on light, sandy, and loamy soils, particularly at low elevation.
Location:
North: Soul Sand Cove, Atlantis Island
East: Travelers' Pitfall, Alias Islands, Ibis Islands, Fontamo Bay, The Kamui Delta, Love Islands, Lover's Mangrove
South: Daager Isle, Dove Island, Rekaru Island, Inu Island, Sea's Plain, Nephilim Island, Corpseghoul Swamplands, Black Island, Ibon Isle
West: Barren Dunes, Cryer's Ravine, Druid's Moor, Emerald Island, Sand River, The Sycari Strip, Silver Island
Auster: Hermit's Coast, Swallet Ring, The Forgotten Isle, Spider Cove, Manatee Bay

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Elderberry
Rarity: Uncommon.
Main Use:  Helps strengthen immune system.
Other Uses: It can also be ingested to help respiratory problems.  
Side effects: None known, but the bark & root are known to cause vomiting if ingested.
Habitat:  Grows in shrubs in either wet or dry soil, but greatly prefers direct sunlight.
Location:
North: Kennocha Lake, Gale Gorge, Atlantis Island
East: Alias Islands, Fenrir's Maw, Mount Volkan,
South: Veteran's Plateau, Alabastrine Shrine, Daager Isle, Gambit Briar
West: Emerald Valley, Vericona Plains, Dancefloor of the Gods, Sand River
Auster: The God's Garden, Wildberry Grove

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Ginseng Root
Rarity: Very Rare.
Main Use:  Fortify the immune system, energy.
Other Uses:  Increases appetite, lowers stress, helps with insomnia, shock.  
Side effects: In excessive dosages, can produce hypertension, headaches, restiveness, and nausea.
Habitat:  Prefers damp soil and shade.
Location:
North: -
East: Firefly Lake
South: Nephilim Island
West: -
Auster: Lazuli Falls

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Horsetail
Rarity: Moderate.
Main Use: When applied topically, it helps bind open wounds.
Other Uses: Can also be ingested for kidney and bladder issues, and may also support healthy claws.
Side effects: Unknown.
Habitat: Most species prefer wet, sandy soils, but some can be semi-aquatic.
Location:
North: -
East: Firefly Lake, Sunset Falls, Lover's Mangrove
South: The Rio Grande, Weeping Woods, Fern Gulley, Ibon Isle, Nephilim Island
West: Whistling Willows, Jade's Moore, Avian Estuary, Dancefloor of the Gods
Auster: Cattail Creek, Aspen Dam, Cedar Falls, Lazuli Falls

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Juniper
Rarity: Moderate.
Main Use:  Useful for inflammatory diseases, such as arthritis and gout.
Uses: Can also be consumed to treat urinary tract problems, and can help ease congestion.
Side effects: Overdose can cause kidney problems and blood in the urine.  
Habitat: These plants grow as shrubs or small trees, most often at higher altitudes, and on mountains.
Location:
North: Atlantis Island
East: Mount Volkan, Moontouched Cliffs, Fenrir's Maw, Crystallum Cliffs
South: Faller's Fjord, Veteran's Plateau
West: -
Auster: Fossil Ridge, Swallet Ring, Amron's Castle

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Lady's Slipper / Jewel Weed
Rarity: Rare.
Main Use: Crushed leaves helps soothe itching from poison ivy.
Other Uses:  May have some mild sedative properties if consumed in small amounts.
Side effects:  Unknown, but may cause severe hallucinations if too much is consumed.
Habitat: Most common in pine forests, but may also be found in deciduous woods.
Location:
North: Mile-High Woods
East: -
South: Soulless Forest, Dove Island
West: Whistling Willows
Auster: The Ancient Oaks

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Lamb's Ear
Rarity: Moderate.
Characteristics:  It is a good bandage for minor scrapes, as it is quite soft.
Uses:  Crushed, the leaves are said to help swelling and irritation of small wounds.
Side effects: Generally safe to use, but may produce some skin irritation for some.
Habitat: They prefer slightly warmer climates, but do not do well in extreme heat or humidity
Location:
North: -
East: Alias Islands, Serpent Plains, The Kamui Delta
South: The Orchard, The Rio Grande, Tall Grass Plains
West: Whistling Willows, Wolfpaw Lake
Auster: The Runestones, The God's Garden, Cattail Creek

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Lavender
Rarity: Moderate.
Main Use:  Consumed, it may help with insomnia and restlessness, as well as depression.
Other Uses: When the leaves are crushed into an oil, it can help bring back feeling into limbs or body parts that have been damaged or otherwise injured. It can also help ease joint and other localized pain.
Side effects:  As it is a sedative, too much can cause extreme drowsiness and confusion.
Habitat: It flourishes in direct exposure to sunlight, and seems to prefer dry places.
Location:
North: -
East: The Stone Steppe, Rustling Thicket, Redbud Nook
South: Tall Grass Plains, Buffalo Knolls, Fern Gulley
West: Emerald Valley, Vericona Plainsm, Dancefloor of the Gods
Auster: The Ancient Oaks, The God's Garden, Bent Canyon

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Marigold
Rarity: Common.
Main Use: The petals can be applied topically to heal burns and cuts, as well as insect bites and stings.
Other Uses: It can be chewed to help ease gum pain and sore throats.
Side effects: None known.
Habitat: They grow well in moist, loamy soils, particularly in tropical areas.
Location:
North: -
East: The Rock Garden, Rustling Thicket, Ibis Islands, Redbud Nook, Moontouched Cliffs, Serpent Plains, Firefly Lake
South: Soulless Forest, The Range, Weeping Woods, Buffalo Knolls, Tall Grass Plains, Fern Gulley, Inu Island, Rekaru Island, Dove Island, Ibon Isle, Daager Isle
West: Vericona Plains, Cryer's Ravine, Wolfpaw Lake, Emerald Valley, Silver Island, Sweetgrass Basin
Auster: The Ancient Oaks, The God's Garden, Wraith's Woods, Amron's Castle, Dragon's Blood Grove, Wildberry Grove

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Marshmallow
Rarity: Uncommon.
Main Use: Ingested, it helps soothe sore throats as well as chest congestion and coughs. It is the best herb to help teething pups.
Other Uses:  Topically, it may help heal wounds and ulcers.
Side effects: None known.
Habitat: It grows best in extremely wet, moist places.
Location:
North: -
East: Firefly Lake, Monument Rapids, Sunset Falls, Lover's Mangrove
South: The Rio Grande, Weeping Woods, Fern Gulley
West: Whistling Willows, Jade's Moore, Avian Estuary
Auster: Cattail Creek, Aspen Dam, Cedar Falls

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Meadowsweet
Rarity: Common
Main Use:  Helps in curing the flu.
Other Uses: General pain relief and may help fatigue.
Side effects:  In some, may induce internal bleeding.
Habitat:  Meadows, young woods, clearings.
Location:
North: Waterfall Peak, Mile-High Woods
East: Alias Islands, Firefly Lake, Rustling Thicket, Redbud Nook, Lover's Mangrove
South: The Range, The Orchard, Tall Grass Plains, Rekaru Island, Fern Gulley, Corpseghoul Swamplands, Algoma Prairie
West: Dancefloor of the Gods, Sweetgrass Basin, Avian Estuary, Silver Island, Druid's Moor
Auster: Cattail Creek, The Ancient Oaks, Aspen Dam, The Starlit Plains, Bamboo Maze

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Motherwort
Rarity: Common.
Main Use: Ingested daily, it can help stimulate contractions and ease pregnancy.
Other Uses: Can help lessen anxiety, as well as relieve tension of female heat.
Side effects:   Large amounts can cause cardiac arrest.
Habitat:  Dry woods, thickets, wastelands.
Location:
North: Ardens Glácies, Atlantis Island
East: The Rock Garden, Rustling Thicket, Serpent Plains, Redbud Nook
South: Veteran's Plateau, Buffalo Knolls, The Range, Tall Grass Plains, Fern Gulley, Algoma Prairie
West: Emerald Valley, Vericona Plains, Cryer's Ravine, Dancefloor of the Gods, Sweetgrass Basin
Auster: The Ancient Oaks, Grapevine Cathedral, Aspen Dam, The God's Garden, Wildberry Grove

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Periwinkle
Rarity: Uncommon.
Main Use: Purger; will cause diarrhea.
Other Uses:  Rumor to help improve memory, as well as relax the muscles, and also has antimicrobial properties for cleansing wounds.  
Side effects: Long term use is not recommended.
Habitat: Moist woodlands and field edges.
Location:
North: The Red Forest
East: Firefly Lake, Monument Rapids, Rustling Thicket, Sunset Falls, Lover's Mangrove
South: The Rio Grande, Weeping Woods, Fern Gulley
West: Whistling Willows, Jade's Moore, Avian Estuary
Auster: Cattail Creek, Aspen Dam, Cedar Falls

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Trillium
Rarity: Rare.
Main Use:  Useful in cleaning infections and other wounds.
Other Uses: Ingested, it helps ease the pain of childbirth and may also help with toothaches and earaches when chewed.
Side effects: Large amounts will upset stomach, and its potency weakens with use.
Habitat: Moist, rich woodlands.  
Location:
North: -
East: Lover's Mangrove
South: Soulless Forest, Weeping Woods
West: Silver Island
Auster: Cedar Falls

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Valerian Root
Rarity: Common.
Main Use: Can cure cough and ease pain from cramps.
Other Uses: Will cure headaches and insomnia, as well as aid anxiety.
Side effects:  Large amounts will upset stomach, and in some care cases acts as a stimulant.
Habitat: Grows readily in moist soil, be it sun or shade.
Location:  
North: The Polar Sound, The Red Forest
East: Alias Islands, Firefly Lake, Serpent Plains, Monument Rapids, Ibis Islands, Sunset Falls, Lover's Mangrove
South: The Rio Grande, Alabastrine Shrine, Tall Grass Plains, Weeping Woods, Inu Island, Nephilim Island, Corpseghoul Swamplands, Ibon Isle
West: The Deluge, Whistling Willows, Emerald Valley, Wolfpaw Lake, Cryer's Ravine, Jade's Moore, Druid's Moor, Dancefloor of the Gods, Avian Estuary, Silver Island
Auster: Cattail Creek, Aspen Dam, The God's Garden, Wraith's Woods, Cedar Falls, Lazuli Falls

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Watercress
Rarity: Moderate.
Main Use:  Helps coughs.
Other Uses:  Longevity (favored by the elderly), nutrition (good for weak pups).
Side effects:  Some bad strands can cause deadly liver ailments, and new clusters should be taken slowly and in small dosage at first.
Habitat: Pond edges, swamps, marshes
Location:
North: -
East: Firefly Lake, Sunset Falls, Lover's Mangrove
South: The Rio Grande, Weeping Woods, Fern Gulley, Ibon Isle, Algoma Prairie, Nephilim Island
West: Whistling Willows, Jade's Moore, Avian Estuary, Dancefloor of the Gods
Auster: Cattail Creek, Aspen Dam, Cedar Falls, Lazuli Falls, Wraith's Woods

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White Willow Bark
Rarity: Uncommon.
Main Use:  Poultice for cuts and other wounds.
Other Uses:  Useful for easing the pain of arthritis, helping cure colds, cramps, and headaches.
Side effects: Allergies to willow are not uncommon, and in extreme cases, can cause internal bleeding.
Habitat: Moist soil, riverbanks, creek sides.
Location:
North: -
East: Firefly Lake, Monument Rapids, Sunset Falls, Lover's Mangrove
South: The Rio Grande, Weeping Woods, Fern Gulley
West: Whistling Willows, Jade's Moore, Avian Estuary
Auster: Cattail Creek, Aspen Dam, Cedar Falls

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Wintergreen
Rarity: Rare.
Main Use: Best for pain relief from severe injuries.
Other Uses: May also relieve arthritis pain when applied topically.
Side effects:  Very potent skin irritation. Dilute carefully, and keep out of reach of pups. Even very small doses can be fatal to young. Not to be taken by pregnant wolves. Use sparingly.
Habitat:  Dry soils, woodlands.
Location:
North: -
East: Love Islands, Redbud Nook
South: The Orchard, Fern Gulley
West: Emerald Valley, Dancefloor of the Gods
Auster: Grapevine Cathedral

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Wolfsbane
Rarity: Rare.
Main Use: Used primarily as a poison, but in small doses, as a sedative.
Other Uses: Fever reduction, pain relief.
Side effects: Extremely poisonous, and must be dealt with carefully.
Habitat: Mountains, rocky soils
Location:
North: Gale Gorge
East: The Rock Garden, Crystallum Cliffs, Mount Volkan
South: Faller's Fjord
West: The Sycari Strip
Auster: -

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Wormwood
Rarity: Moderate.
Main Use: Useful in expelling worms, but it is not especially kind to the host.
Other Uses:  Applied topically, it is said to help rashes.
Side effects: It is not recommended for long-term use, nor should it be taken in heavy doses, as it can cause extremely debilitating digestive issues. Can also produce a 'clear-headed' inebriation.
Habitat: Seems to prefer shady, dry areas.
Location:
North: -
East: The Rock Garden, Fenrir's Maw
South: Veteran's Plateau, Alabastrine Shrine
West: Vericona Plains, Redwater Rocks, Emerald Island
Auster: Grapevine Cathedral, The Runestones, Bent Canyon

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Yarrow
Rarity: Common.
Main Use:  Best used as an astringent (reduces bleeding form minor wounds).
Other Uses:  Also known as "nosebleed," it is useful in curbing bleeding of the nose, and is also said to reduce fever when consumed.
Side effects:  If taken over a period of time, it can become toxic.
Habitat: This plant prefers dry grasslands and undisturbed fields.
Location:
North: Ardens Glácies, Atlantis Island
East: The Rock Garden, Rustling Thicket, Serpent Plains, Redbud Nook
South: Veteran's Plateau, Buffalo Knolls, The Range, Tall Grass Plains, Fern Gulley, Algoma Prairie
West: Emerald Valley, Vericona Plains, Cryer's Ravine, Dancefloor of the Gods, Sweetgrass Basin
Auster: The Ancient Oaks, Grapevine Cathedral, Aspen Dam, The God's Garden, Wildberry Grove



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10-14-2014, 09:18 AM (This post was last modified: 04-20-2016, 11:38 AM by Evelyn.)
NON-MEDICINAL HERBS (AND FUNGI)
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Ayahuasca
Rarity: Uncommon.
Main Use: Produces profound visionary experiences.
Other uses: Can produce mild hallucinations.
Side effects: Can induce vomiting.
Habitat: Dry, arid landscapes.  
Location:
North: -
East: The Stone Steppe, Love Islands
South: Falmer's Dunes, Alabstrine Shrine, Nephilim Island
West: The Sycari Strip, Sand River, Barren Dunes, Palmetto Wash, Traveler's Lake, Emerald Island
Auster: The Runestones, Bent Canyon, Fossil Ridge
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Cannabis
Rarity: Common.
Main Use: Pain relief.
Other uses:  Can be used as an appetite stimulant, and an anti-depressant.
Side effects: In rare cases, paranoia and reduced mental functioning .
Habitat: Moist, rich woodlands.  
Location:
North: The Red Forest
East: The Rock Garden, Rustling Thicket, Ibis Islands, Redbud Nook, Moontouched Cliffs, Serpent Plains, Firefly Lake
South: Soulless Forest, The Range, Weeping Woods, Buffalo Knolls, Tall Grass Plains, Fern Gulley, Inu Island, Rekaru Island, Dove Island, Ibon Isle, Daager Isle
West: Vericona Plains, Cryer's Ravine, Wolfpaw Lake, Emerald Valley, Silver Island, Sweetgrass Basin
Auster: The Ancient Oaks, The God's Garden, Wraith's Woods, Amron's Castle, Dragon's Blood Grove, Wildberry Grove
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Fly Agaric Mushroom
Rarity: Rare.
Main Use: Mainly consumed for their psychoactive effects.
Other uses:  Can induce trance states and relaxation.
Side effects: Can cause nausea, twitching, drowsiness, hallucinations (auditory and visual), and temporary amnesia.
Habitat: Grows in rich woodlands, such as birch, pine, fir, and cedar forests.
North: The Red Forest
East: Redbud Nook
South: Weeping Woods, Inu Island, Ibon Isle
West: Whistling Willows
Auster: The Ancient Oaks, Aspen Dam, Cedar Falls
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Jimson Weed ("Hell's Bells")
Rarity: Very Rare.
Main Use: Used for its intense psychoactive properties; produces intense, long-lasting visions and hallucinations.
Other uses: Can create powerful out of body experiences.
Side effects: Its effects can last for hours, or days. Long term recovery is needed.
Habitat: In wastelands and weed patches.
North: The Wall
East: Fontamo Bay
South: Veteran's Plateau, Gambit Briar, Daager Isle
West: Deadman's Scrap
Auster: Spider Cover
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Kava
Rarity: Rare.
Main Use: Produces mild euphoria and relaxation.
Other uses:  Can be used to enter psychedelic trances.
Side effects: Numbing of the mouth, headaches.
Habitat: Dense woodlands and tropic environments.
Location:
North: -
East: -
South: Corpseghoul Swamplands, Nephilim Island
West: Avian Estuary, Sweetgrass Basin
Auster: Wraith's Woods, The God's Garden, The Ancient Oaks
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Khat
Rarity: Rare.
Main Use: Mainly as a stimulant; produces euphoria.
Other uses:  Depresses appetite.
Side effects: Shouldn't be used by pregnant women. Can produce stomach issues and can be addictive if used in excess.
Habitat: Grows in open fields, in moist soil.
Location:
North: -
East: -
South: Tall Grass Plains, Gambit Briar
West: Emerald Valley, Jade's Moore, Avian Estuary
Auster: The Starlit Plains, The Forgotten Isle
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Psilocybin
Rarity: Very rare.
Main Use: Produces visual and auditory distortions.
Other uses:  Can produce extreme exhilaration and trance states.
Side effects: Can produce paranoia, anxiety, and long-term personality changes from excessive use.
Habitat: Damp, dark areas, such as subtropical forests.  
Location:
North: -
East: Singing Caverns
South: Corpseghoul Swamplands, Inu Island
West: -
Auster: The Forgotten Isle
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Salvia
Rarity: Uncommon.
Main Use: As a hallucinogenic.
Other uses:  Can be used to produce a mild euphoria, as an anti-anxiety herb, as a sleep aid, or as an appetite stimulant.
Side effects: Overuse can cause insomnia and addiction.
Habitat: Grows in airy, dry soils; requires little water.  
Location:
North: Caves of the Past, Lifeless Caverns, Locus Obscuro
East: Crystallum Cliffs, Stylianos Crypt
South: The Whispering Caves, Barren Hills, Falmer's Dunes
West: Glowshroom Cavern, Descensum, Whisperer's Gorge, Sand River
Auster: Bent Canyon, Dragon's Blood Grove, Fossil Ridge, Hallucination Caves