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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 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 |
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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 |
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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 |