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Herbalism

A Sim brewing a herbal remedy.

Herbalism is a skill in The Sims 4: Outdoor Retreat that focuses on a Sim's ability to identify various herbs and brew many herbal remedies that could be beneficial in the vacation world of Granite Falls. In order to properly advance in herbalism, Sims can also raise their gardening skill, as the two skills go together hand in hand when a Sim unlocks remedy recipes. Raising this skill is also one of the main objectives of the Outdoor Enthusiast aspiration.

Sims can learn herbalism by collecting and identifying wild plants found in Granite Falls, more specifically in Granite Falls Forest, and by brewing those wild plants alongside insects into remedies on an outdoor grill. Talking about herbalism with the hermit of Granite Falls may also give a slight skill increase. Another way to learn herbalism is by traditionally reading skill books.

Identifying herbs

Sims can build herbalism by identifying the various herbs that grow in Granite Falls Forest. The chance to successfully identify the plant is increased by the Herbalism skill. Another way is through brewing the herbal recipes, and as always there is a Herbalism skill book that Sims can read.

Recipes

New recipes are the only unlockable features that come with the Herbalism skill. Naturally, the main ingredients of these recipes are Herbs, however some also require produce from Gardening and/or Insects. Both Herbs and Insects can be found around the Granite Falls forest area. It should be noted that Morel Mushrooms can only be found in the Hidden Area with the Hermit and some Insects, e.g. Will-o-the-Wisp and Dust Spirits, can only be found at night.

List of Herbs

Image	Name	Rarity	Value (§)	Effects
	Chamomile	Common	14	+1-3 Happy moodlet (4 hours)
	Toxic Chamomile	Common	15	+2 Tense moodlet (2 hours)
	Elderberry	Common	6	+1-3 Happy moodlet (4 hours)
	Noxious Elderberry	Common	7	+2 Sad moodlet (2 hours)
	Huckleberry	Uncommon	8	+1-3 Happy moodlet (4 hours)
	Muckleberry	Uncommon	9	+2 Dazed moodlet (2 hours)
	Fireleaf	Uncommon	13	+1-3 Happy moodlet (4 hours)
	Poison Fireleaf	Uncommon	11	+2 Angry moodlet (2 hours)
	Morel Mushroom	Rare	17	+1-3 Happy moodlet (4 hours)
	False Morel Mushroom	Rare	19	+2 Uncomfortable moodlet (2 hours)

List of Herbal Recipes

Level	Name	Ingredients	Effects
1	Insect Repellent Liniment	2x Noxious Elderberry, 2x Basil	Prevents insect bites
1	Sadness Alleviation Lotion	2x Elderberry, 1x Firefly	Removes any Sad moodlets
1	Fungal Infusion Fertiliser Recipe	3x Morel Mushroom, 2x False Morel, 1x Blackberry, 1x Dust Spirit	Helps to Evolve plants. This recipe can only be learned by becoming Good Friends with the Hermit.
2	Deodorizing Cream	1x Elderberry, 1x Strawberry, 2x Parsley	Replenishes the Hygiene need
3	Soothing Skin Balm	2x Chamomile, 2x Basil, 1x Locust	Heals insect bites
4	De-Stressing Decoction	2x Chamomile, 2x Muckleberry, 1x Walking Stick	Removes any Stress moodlets
5	Tummy Therapy	2x Huckleberry, 2x Sage, 1x Termite	Alleviates any moodlets to do with nausea or other stomach problems
6	Clear Mind Distillation	2x Toxic Chamomile, 2x Huckleberry, 2x Parsley	+2 Focused moodlet (4 hours)
6	Fireleaf Extract	2x Poison Fireleaf, 2x Morel Mushroom, 1x Fire Ant	Sims will become Extremely Uncomfortable, with an 8-hour Unrelenting Itch and a stomach upset
7	Natural Herbicide Oil	2x Toxic Chamomile, 3x Fireleaf, 1x Stink Bug	Removes weeds from a plant and temporarily prevents them from growing back
8	Energizer Infusion	3x Muckleberry, 2x Poison Fireleaf, 1x Dragonfly	+2 Energized moodlet (4 hours)
9	Rage Relieving Salve	3x Noxious Elderberry, 2x Fireleaf, 1x Tomato, 1x Rainbow Firefly	Removes any Angry moodlets
10	Elixir of Fertility	4x False Morel, 2x Sage, 1x Bee, 1x Will-o-the-Wisp	Increases multiple birth odds