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{{Item
[[File:herbs.JPG|thumb|184px|right|Medicinal Herb]]
|title = Medicinal herb
'''Medicinal herb''' (herb, medical herb) is a healing item in the Dragon Quest series. It typically heals a low amount of hit points for a single character. It can be found in all item shops in ''Dragon Quest''. In games with [[alchemy]], it often used to manufacture more powerful healing herbs.
|image = [[Image:DQIV_DS_Medicinal Herb.png|center|240px]]
|japanese = やくそう<br>薬草
|romaji = {{tt|Yakusō|Medicinal herb/plant}}
|names = Herb<br>Medical herb
|games = {{DQ}}<br>{{Dragon Quest II}}<br>{{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{DQM}}<br>{{DQM2}}<br>{{DQMJ}}<br>{{DQMJ2}}<br>{{DQM3}}<br>''[[Torneko no Daibōken: Fushigi no Dungeon]]''<br>''[[Torneko: The Last Hope]]''<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}<br>{{DQB}}<br>{{DQB2}}<br/>{{DQTact}}<br>{{DQTreasures}}
|effect = Restores a small amount of HP to one character.
}}
 
The '''Medicinal herb''' is a healing item in the {{DQSeries}}. It typically heals a low amount of [[HP|hit points]] for a single character. It can be found in all item shops in ''Dragon Quest''. In games with [[Alchemy]], it is often used to manufacture more powerful healing herbs.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===[[Dragon Quest]]===
==={{DQ}}===
Herbs can be purchased for 24 [[gold]] coins (10 in the [[Game Boy]] Color Version) and can be sold for 12 (5 in the GBC Version). It restores around 15 HP.
{{DQItem
===[[Dragon Quest II]]===
|name=Medicinal herb
Medical herbs can be purchased for 15 gold coins (10 in the GBC Color Version) and sold for 12 (8 in the GBC Version).
|kanji=やくそう
===[[Dragon Quest III]]===
|romanji=Yakusō
Medicinal herbs can be purchased for 8 gold coins and sold for 5 (6 in the GBC Version). It restores around 30 HP.
|buy=24 [[gold]]{{tt|*|NES version}}<br/>10 [[gold]]{{tt|*|SNES, GBC, and Mobile versions}}
|sell=12 [[gold]]{{tt|*|NES version}}<br/>5 [[gold]]{{tt|*|SNES, GBC, and Mobile versions}}
|effect=Restores between 23 ~ 30 [[HP]] to the [[Hero (Dragon Quest)|Hero]] in the original NES version. In the remakes, this range was widened to 20 ~ 35. Consumed after a single use.
|out-of-battle=yes
|in-battle=yes
|shops=[[Tantegel]], [[Galenholm]], [[Kol]], [[Rimuldar]], [[Cantlin]]
|locations=Pot in [[Tantegel]] Castle, treasure chest in [[Dragonlord's Castle]].
|description=Restores 20-35 HP.
}}
==={{DQ2}}===
{{DQ2Item
|name=Medicinal herb
|kanji=やくそう
|romanji=Yakusō
|buy=15 [[gold]]{{tt|*|NES version}}<br/>10 [[gold]]{{tt|*|SNES, GBC, and Mobile versions}}
|sell=12 [[gold]]{{tt|*|NES version}}<br/>8 [[gold]]{{tt|*|SNES, GBC, and Mobile versions}}
|effect=Restores around 30 [[HP]]. Restores 20-35 HP{{tt|*|SNES, GBC, and Mobile versions}}. Consumed after a single use.
|out-of-battle=yes
|in-battle=yes
|shops=[[Midenhall]], [[Leftwyne]], [[Cannock]], [[Hamlin]], [[Moonbrooke]], [[Rippleport]], [[Tantegel]], [[Beran]], [[Slewse]], [[Dirkandor]], [[Zahan]], [[Burrowell]]
|locations=[[Midenhall|Midenhall Castle]], [[Wellspring of the Hero]], [[Pillar of Winds]] 1F
|description=Restores 20-35 HP.
}}
==={{DQ3}}===
{{DQ3Item
|name=Medicinal herb
|kanji=やくそう
|romaji=Yakusō
|buy=8
|sell=6{{tt|*|5 in the GBC version}}
|effect=Restores 30~40 HP{{tt|*|35~50 HP in the GBC version}} to a single character.<br>Inflicts damage on [[Zoma]] after he is weakened.
|out-of-battle=yes
|in-battle=yes
|shops=[[Aliahan]], [[Reeve]], [[Romaria]], [[Khoryv]], [[Asham]], [[Isis]], [[Portoga]], [[Baharata]], [[Mur]], [[Immigrant Town (Dragon Quest III)|Immigrant Town]]{{tt|*|Second stage onward}}, [[Persistence]], [[Manoza]], [[Tantegel]], [[Damdara]], [[Kol]]
|locations=Barrel at {{Hero 3}}'s house in [[Aliahan]], treasure chest in [[Promontory Passage]].<br>Dropped by [[Slime]]s, [[Stark raven]]s, [[Bunicorn]]s, [[Toady|Toadies]], [[Antgobbler]]s, [[Killerpillar]]s, and [[She-slime]]s.
}}
==={{DQ4}}===
{{DQ4Item
|name=Medicinal herb
|kanji=やくそう
|romaji=Yakusō
|buy=8 [[gold]]
|sell=6 [[gold]]
|effect=Restores around 30~40 HP to a single character. Consumed after a single use.
|out-of-battle=yes
|in-battle=yes
|shops=Sold in most item shops starting from [[Burland]].
|locations=Found in pots, barrels, and treasure chests throughout the world.<br>Dropped by several monsters.
|description=This healing herb restores a little of one party member's HP.
}}
For the first time in the series, medicinal herbs restore the same amount of HP as the [[Heal]] spell. On the enemy side, [[Stump chump]]s are the first monsters in the series that can heal their fellow monsters with medicinal herbs.
 
[[Tessie]] will sell medicinal herbs at [[Torneko's shop]] for 12 [[gold]] coins.
 
==={{DQ5}}===
Medicinal herbs can be purchased from most item shops for 8 gold and sold for 6 gold. They restore around 35 [[HP]] per use.<ref>http://shrines.rpgclassics.com/snes/dq5/items.shtml#regular</ref>
 
==={{DQ6}}===
Medicinal herbs restore around 30~40 HP to a single character. They can be purchased for 8 gold and sold for 6 gold. Due to the first appearance of the [[bag]] in the series, it became possible to stock up to 99 medicinal herbs for ease of use. On the enemy side, they can be used by [[Ornery onion]]s and [[Budding sorcerer]]s to heal their fellow monsters, as well as [[Liddle]] during his boss battle.
 
==={{DQ7}}===
Medicinal herbs can be purchased for 8 gold from most item shops and sold for 4 gold. Up to 50 can be held at a single time in the bag (99 in the Nintendo 3DS version). Early in the game, they are invaluable in certain sections where the characters' magic has been sealed away such as {{Alltrades Abbey 7}}. Medicinal herbs can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]] in sets of 1 or 3.
 
==={{DQ8}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=Restores 30 or more HP to a single ally.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
}}
Medicinal herbs can be purchased for 8 gold coins and sold for 4. It restores around 30 [[HP]]. Enemy [[Treeface]]s can also use them to heal themselves or their allies.


It can also be used to inflict damage on [[Zoma]] after he is weakened.
Herbs can be mixed with various other items with the usage of the [[Alchemy Pot]]:
===[[Dragon Quest IV]]===
<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap;">
Medicinal herbs can be purchased for 8 gold coins and sold for 6. It restores around 30 HP.
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Strong medicine.png|32px|link=Strong medicine]]<br>Strong medicine
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Medicinal herb.png|32px|Medicinal herb]]<br>Medicinal herb
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Medicinal herb.png|32px|Medicinal herb]]<br>Medicinal herb
|i3=-
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Rose root.png|32px|link=Superior medicine]]<br>Rose-root
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Strong medicine.png|32px|link=Strong medicine]]<br>Strong medicine
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Medicinal herb.png|32px|Medicinal herb]]<br>Medicinal herb
|i3=-
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Strong antidote.png|32px|link=Strong antidote]]<br>Strong antidote
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Medicinal herb.png|32px|Medicinal herb]]<br>Medicinal herb
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Antidotal herb.png|32px|link=Antidotal herb]]<br>Antidotal herb
|i3=-
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Special antidote.png|32px|link=Special antidote]]<br>Special antidote
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Medicinal herb.png|32px|Medicinal herb]]<br>Medicinal herb
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Antidotal herb.png|32px|link=Antidotal herb]]<br>Antidotal herb
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Antidotal herb.png|32px|link=Antidotal herb]]<br>Antidotal herb
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Rose wort.png|32px|link=Softwort|Rose-wort]]<br>Rose-wort
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Medicinal herb.png|32px|Medicinal herb]]<br>Medicinal herb
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Medicinal herb.png|32px|Medicinal herb]]<br>Medicinal herb
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Moonwort bulb.png|32px|link=Moonwort bulb]]<br>Moonwort bulb
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Mystifying mixture.png|32px|link=Mystifying mixture]]<Br>Mystifying mixture
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Medicinal herb.png|32px|Medicinal herb]]<br>Medicinal herb
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Antidotal herb.png|32px|link=Antidotal herb]]<br>Antidotal herb
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Moonwort bulb.png|32px|link=Moonwort bulb]]<br>Moonwort bulb
}}
</div>


[[Tessie]] will sell Medicinal herbs at [[Torneko's shop]] for 12 [[gold]] coins.
==={{DQ11}}===
===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]===
Medicinal herbs can be purchased for 8 gold coins from most item shops and roving emporiums early in the first act and sold for 4. They restore around 30 [[HP]] to a single character. [[Gemma]] will use medicinal herbs on the {{Hero 11}} at [[Cobblestone Tor]] if his HP gets low. It can also be picked up from sparkly spots at Cobblestone Tor, [[Cobblestone]],  the [[Heliodor Sewers]], and the [[Heliodorian Foothills]]. Herbs can be dropped by [[Slime]]s, [[Needler]]s, [[Dracky|Drackies]], [[Hammerhood]]s, [[Fright bulb]]s, [[Great sabrecub]]s, [[Stump chump]]s, [[Lips]], [[She-slime]]s, [[Muddy hand]]s, and [[Orc]]s.
Medicinal herbs can be purchased for 8 gold coins and sold for 4. It restores around 30 HP.
{{Descriptions
===[[Captain N: The Game Master]]===
|DQ11=Restores at least 30 HP to a single ally. Consumed upon use.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
Trading in his digital watch, Kevin Keene/Captain N purchases some herbs (referred to as Magical herb) from a shopkeeper in [[Tantegal|Brecconary]]. Duke later removes one from a the pouch to cure Kevin after he is frozen.
}}


==See also==
===''[[Torneko no Daibōken: Fushigi no Dungeon]]''===
In the ''Torneko'' series, the amount of HP restored by medicinal herbs is fixed at 25. Herbs will also restore Torneko's Hunger by 5%. They have the additional effect of increasing [[Torneko]]'s max HP by 1 if he uses once when he is at full HP.
 
==={{DQM}}===
Herbs can be purchased from shops and can be found randomly on the ground while exploring [[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Travelers' Gates]]. Terry will also be given one whenever he returns from exploring a gate unless his inventory is already full. They restore 30~40 HP to a single monster.
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below]]''===
Medicinal herbs will restore around 30 HP to whichever character the player is controlling. Rather than appearing as usable items, medicinal herbs appear as stage powerups that can be dropped by various monsters or found in smashed pots or barrels. Since they do not carry over between levels, they should be used as needed.
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''===
{{stub}}
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]''===
Medicinal herbs have be crafted using medicinal leaves that are dropped by various enemies. They restore around 30 [[HP]].
 
==={{DQTact}}===
Medicinal Herb appears as a skill and is known naturally by [[Mottle slime]] and [[Stump chump]] at level 1, costing 7 MP to use. It has a range of 1-2 squares away from the user, can be used on themselves, and restores some HP to the target.
{{DQTactSkill
|name=Medicinal Herb
|kanji=やくそう
|romanji=Yakusō
|type=Martial
|role=Support
|element=[[Image:DQTact Non-elemental.png]]
|mp=7
|range=[[Image:DQTact_Range1.png|48px]]<br>1
|status=None
|description=Heals HP for 1 ally
|monsters=Mottle slime, Stump chump
}}
 
==={{DQTreasures}}===
The Medicinal herb is Treasure No. 283 in the Items category and can be found on [[the Wingswept Moors]]. Its base value is 16,000 gold.
{{Descriptions
|DQTR=A herb that owes its healing properties to an ancient and arcane process of preparation.<ref>Nintendo Switch version.</ref>
}}
 
==In Animation==
===''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]''===
Trading in his digital watch, Kevin Keene/Captain N purchases some herbs (referred to as magical herb) from a shopkeeper in [[Tantegel|Brecconary]].  Duke, Kevin's dog, later removes one from a the pouch to cure Kevin after he is frozen.
 
==Descriptions==
{{Descriptions
|DQ=Restores 20-35 {{HP}}.<ref name="auto1">[[Cell phone]] Version.</ref>
|DQ2=Restores 20-35 HP.<ref name="auto1"/>
|DQ4=This healing herb restores a little of one party member's HP.<ref name="auto2">[[Nintendo DS]] and [[Cell phone]] Version.</ref>
|DQ5=This healing herb restores a little of one party member's HP.<ref name="auto2"/>
|DQ6=This healing herb restores a little of one party member's HP.<ref name="auto2"/>
|DQ7=Heal HP of one.<ref>[[Sony PlayStation]] Version.</ref><br>This healing herb restores a little of one party member's HP.<ref>[[Nintendo 3DS]] Version.</ref>
|DQB=A carefully prepared pouch of pain-relieving leaves. Restores 30 HP.<ref name="auto4">[[PlayStation 4|Sony PlayStation 4]], PlayStation Vita, and [[Nintendo Switch]] versions.</ref>
}}
 
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Planta Medicinal|es-meaning=Spanish for "medicinal plant"
|fr=Herbe médicinale|fr-meaning=French for "medicinal herb".
|de=Heilkraut|de-meaning=German for "healing herb".
|it=Erba medicinale|it-meaning=Italian for "medicinal herb".
}}
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQ_Medical_Herb.png|{{Dragon Quest}}.
herbs.JPG|
DQIV_Medicinal Herb.png|{{Dragon Quest IV}}.
Torneko eating herb.png|''Torneko no Daibōken: Fushigi no Dungeon''.
DQV_Medicinal Herb.png|
{{Dragon Quest V}}.
Medicinal_Herb_art.png|{{Dragon Quest VIII}}.
DQR Yakusou.png|{{Rivals}} card.
Medicinal herb treasures icon.jpg|''[[Dragon Quest Treasures|Treasures]]'' icon.
</gallery></center>
 
==Related items==
*[[Antidotal herb]]
*[[Antidotal herb]]
*[[Invisibility herb]]
*[[Strong medicine]]
*[[Special medicine]]
*[[Superior medicine]]
*[[Fading Jenny]]
 
==References==
<references/>
 
[[fr:Herbe médicinale]]


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[[Category:Dragon Quest XI items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures items]]
[[Category:Healing items]]
[[Category:Restorative skills]]

Latest revision as of 22:27, 18 November 2023

Medicinal herb
DQIV DS Medicinal Herb.png
Japanese やくそう
薬草
Romaji Yakusō
Old localizations Herb
Medical herb
Found in Dragon Quest
Dragon Quest II
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Monsters
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Torneko no Daibōken: Fushigi no Dungeon
Torneko: The Last Hope
Dragon Quest Heroes
Dragon Quest Heroes II
Dragon Quest Builders
Dragon Quest Builders 2
Dragon Quest Tact
Dragon Quest Treasures
Effect Restores a small amount of HP to one character.

The Medicinal herb is a healing item in the Dragon Quest series. It typically heals a low amount of hit points for a single character. It can be found in all item shops in Dragon Quest. In games with Alchemy, it is often used to manufacture more powerful healing herbs.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest[edit]

Medicinal herb (やくそう Yakusō)DQ-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
Buy Sell Effect
24 gold*
10 gold*		 12 gold*
5 gold*		 Restores between 23 ~ 30 HP to the Hero in the original NES version. In the remakes, this range was widened to 20 ~ 35. Consumed after a single use.
Usable outside of battle? Usable in battle?
ICON-YES-CHECK.png YES ICON-YES-CHECK.png YES
Shop(s) Tantegel, Galenholm, Kol, Rimuldar, Cantlin
Location(s) Pot in Tantegel Castle, treasure chest in Dragonlord's Castle.
In-game description
Mobile Restores 20-35 HP.


Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line[edit]

Medicinal herb (やくそう Yakusō)DQ2-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
Buy Sell Effect
15 gold*
10 gold*		 12 gold*
8 gold*		 Restores around 30 HP. Restores 20-35 HP*. Consumed after a single use.
Can Be Used Outside Of Battle? Can Be Used In Battle?
ICON-YES-CHECK.png YES ICON-YES-CHECK.png YES
Shop(s) Midenhall, Leftwyne, Cannock, Hamlin, Moonbrooke, Rippleport, Tantegel, Beran, Slewse, Dirkandor, Zahan, Burrowell
Location(s) Midenhall Castle, Wellspring of the Hero, Pillar of Winds 1F
In-Game Description
Cell phone Restores 20-35 HP.


Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

Medicinal herb (やくそう Yakusō)DQ3-SNES-LOGO-ICON.png
Buy Sell Effect
8 6* Restores 30~40 HP* to a single character.
Inflicts damage on Zoma after he is weakened.
Usable outside of battle? Usable in battle?
ICON-YES-CHECK.png YES ICON-YES-CHECK.png YES
Shop(s) Aliahan, Reeve, Romaria, Khoryv, Asham, Isis, Portoga, Baharata, Mur, Immigrant Town*, Persistence, Manoza, Tantegel, Damdara, Kol
Location(s) Barrel at Hero's house in Aliahan, treasure chest in Promontory Passage.
Dropped by Slimes, Stark ravens, Bunicorns, Toadies, Antgobblers, Killerpillars, and She-slimes.


Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

Medicinal herb (やくそう Yakusō)DQ4-NES-LOGO-ICON.png
Buy Sell Effect
8 gold 6 gold Restores around 30~40 HP to a single character. Consumed after a single use.
Can Be Used Outside Of Battle? Can Be Used In Battle?
ICON-YES-CHECK.png YES ICON-YES-CHECK.png YES
Shop(s) Sold in most item shops starting from Burland.
Location(s) Found in pots, barrels, and treasure chests throughout the world.
Dropped by several monsters.
In-Game Description
Nintendo DS/Mobile This healing herb restores a little of one party member's HP.


For the first time in the series, medicinal herbs restore the same amount of HP as the Heal spell. On the enemy side, Stump chumps are the first monsters in the series that can heal their fellow monsters with medicinal herbs.

Tessie will sell medicinal herbs at Torneko's shop for 12 gold coins.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]

Medicinal herbs can be purchased from most item shops for 8 gold and sold for 6 gold. They restore around 35 HP per use.[1]

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

Medicinal herbs restore around 30~40 HP to a single character. They can be purchased for 8 gold and sold for 6 gold. Due to the first appearance of the bag in the series, it became possible to stock up to 99 medicinal herbs for ease of use. On the enemy side, they can be used by Ornery onions and Budding sorcerers to heal their fellow monsters, as well as Liddle during his boss battle.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]

Medicinal herbs can be purchased for 8 gold from most item shops and sold for 4 gold. Up to 50 can be held at a single time in the bag (99 in the Nintendo 3DS version). Early in the game, they are invaluable in certain sections where the characters' magic has been sealed away such as Alltrades Abbey. Medicinal herbs can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the Casino in sets of 1 or 3.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

GameDescription
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Restores 30 or more HP to a single ally.[2]

Medicinal herbs can be purchased for 8 gold coins and sold for 4. It restores around 30 HP. Enemy Treefaces can also use them to heal themselves or their allies.

Herbs can be mixed with various other items with the usage of the Alchemy Pot:

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Strong medicine.png
Strong medicine		 Medicinal herb
Medicinal herb		 Medicinal herb
Medicinal herb		 -


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Rose root.png
Rose-root		 DQVIII Strong medicine.png
Strong medicine		 Medicinal herb
Medicinal herb		 -


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Strong antidote.png
Strong antidote		 Medicinal herb
Medicinal herb		 DQVIII Antidotal herb.png
Antidotal herb		 -


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Special antidote.png
Special antidote		 Medicinal herb
Medicinal herb		 DQVIII Antidotal herb.png
Antidotal herb		 DQVIII Antidotal herb.png
Antidotal herb


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Rose-wort
Rose-wort		 Medicinal herb
Medicinal herb		 Medicinal herb
Medicinal herb		 DQVIII Moonwort bulb.png
Moonwort bulb


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Mystifying mixture.png
Mystifying mixture		 Medicinal herb
Medicinal herb		 DQVIII Antidotal herb.png
Antidotal herb		 DQVIII Moonwort bulb.png
Moonwort bulb


Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

Medicinal herbs can be purchased for 8 gold coins from most item shops and roving emporiums early in the first act and sold for 4. They restore around 30 HP to a single character. Gemma will use medicinal herbs on the Hero at Cobblestone Tor if his HP gets low. It can also be picked up from sparkly spots at Cobblestone Tor, Cobblestone, the Heliodor Sewers, and the Heliodorian Foothills. Herbs can be dropped by Slimes, Needlers, Drackies, Hammerhoods, Fright bulbs, Great sabrecubs, Stump chumps, Lips, She-slimes, Muddy hands, and Orcs.

GameDescription
DQ11-LOGO-ICON.png
Restores at least 30 HP to a single ally. Consumed upon use.[3]

Torneko no Daibōken: Fushigi no Dungeon[edit]

In the Torneko series, the amount of HP restored by medicinal herbs is fixed at 25. Herbs will also restore Torneko's Hunger by 5%. They have the additional effect of increasing Torneko's max HP by 1 if he uses once when he is at full HP.

Dragon Quest Monsters[edit]

Herbs can be purchased from shops and can be found randomly on the ground while exploring Travelers' Gates. Terry will also be given one whenever he returns from exploring a gate unless his inventory is already full. They restore 30~40 HP to a single monster.

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit]

Medicinal herbs will restore around 30 HP to whichever character the player is controlling. Rather than appearing as usable items, medicinal herbs appear as stage powerups that can be dropped by various monsters or found in smashed pots or barrels. Since they do not carry over between levels, they should be used as needed.

Dragon Quest Builders[edit]

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Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit]

Medicinal herbs have be crafted using medicinal leaves that are dropped by various enemies. They restore around 30 HP.

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Medicinal Herb appears as a skill and is known naturally by Mottle slime and Stump chump at level 1, costing 7 MP to use. It has a range of 1-2 squares away from the user, can be used on themselves, and restores some HP to the target.

Medicinal Herb (やくそう Yakusō)Tactlogo.png
Ability information
Medicinal Herb
Role * Type * Element MP cost
Support Martial DQTact Non-elemental.png 7
Range Additional effects
DQTact Range1.png
1		 None
Description
Heals HP for 1 ally
Naturally learnt by
Mottle slime, Stump chump


Dragon Quest Treasures[edit]

The Medicinal herb is Treasure No. 283 in the Items category and can be found on the Wingswept Moors. Its base value is 16,000 gold.

GameDescription
Dragon Quest Treasures Logo.png
A herb that owes its healing properties to an ancient and arcane process of preparation.[4]

In Animation[edit]

Captain N: The Game Master[edit]

Trading in his digital watch, Kevin Keene/Captain N purchases some herbs (referred to as magical herb) from a shopkeeper in Brecconary. Duke, Kevin's dog, later removes one from a the pouch to cure Kevin after he is frozen.

Descriptions[edit]

GameDescription
DQ-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
Restores 20-35 HP.[5]
DQ2-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
Restores 20-35 HP.[5]
DQ4-NES-LOGO-ICON.png
This healing herb restores a little of one party member's HP.[6]
DQ5-SNES-LOGO-ICON.png
This healing herb restores a little of one party member's HP.[6]
DQ6-SNES-LOGO-ICON.png
This healing herb restores a little of one party member's HP.[6]
DQ7-PSX-LOGO-ICON.png
Heal HP of one.[7]
This healing herb restores a little of one party member's HP.[8]
DQB Logo.png
A carefully prepared pouch of pain-relieving leaves. Restores 30 HP.[9]

In Other Languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolPlanta MedicinalSpanish for "medicinal plant"
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisHerbe médicinaleFrench for "medicinal herb".
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschHeilkrautGerman for "healing herb".
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoErba medicinaleItalian for "medicinal herb".

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References[edit]

  1. ↑ http://shrines.rpgclassics.com/snes/dq5/items.shtml#regular
  2. ↑ Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.
  3. ↑ Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.
  4. ↑ Nintendo Switch version.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Cell phone Version.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Nintendo DS and Cell phone Version.
  7. ↑ Sony PlayStation Version.
  8. ↑ Nintendo 3DS Version.
  9. ↑ Sony PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and Nintendo Switch versions.
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