mikkeneko:

dalishious:

All information is taken from in-game
item descriptions, codex entries, war table missions, and extended lore
material (such as the RPG book.)

Three unnamed “rare bulbs”: Used for distilling potions and salves. Found in the
Frostback Mountains.  

Amrita Vein:
The roots are one of the only sources of water in the deserts in which it
grows. It is a component of many elemental resistance potions.

Arbor Blessing:
Can only be found in the wild, as it is difficult to cultivate. It has a wide
range of uses when combined with other ingredients, (from confusion, to
healing,) but not on its own.

Deathroot: For
centuries the Chasind have used distillation of deathroot bulbs to induce vivid
hallucinations in which they seek mystic knowledge, as an alternative to the
Fade. It can also be used as a sleep aid. On the opposite end, concentrated,
deathroot extract is severely poisonous and a favourite tool of the Antivan Crows.
There are two kinds of Deathroot: Arcanist Deathroot, the common kind, and Lunatic’s
Deathroot, which has the severe effect of hallucination-driven fits of rage.

Deep Mushroom:
Chewing on deep mushrooms can help regain vitality/stamina. Deep mushrooms are
found underground, near lyrium veins. The Dwarves of Orzammar farm them and
regularly include them in their food. This is far safer than their other way of
acquiring it, which is to send the Casteless into the Deep Roads to search for
them amidst the Darkspawn. Like elfroot, there are actually a number of
different kinds of Deep Mushrooms: Blightcap, Ghoul’s Mushroom, and Brimstone
Mushroom being poisonous.

Dragonthorn:
Adding dragonthorn leaves to a potion can help enhance and stabilize other
ingredient properties.

Elfroot: The
primary ingredient in most healing potions and salves. Rubbing the juice of the
roots over a wound will numb the pain and speed up the healing. Chewing on it
can help with a number of common ailments, such as headaches, indigestion, and
hoarse throats. It is extremely common throughout Thedas. Also known as canavaris, there are actually a number
of different kinds of elfroot: Bitter, Gossamer, and Royal Elfroot.

Embrium: Has a
healing fragrance that helps with diseases of the lung. (Possibly asthma?)
There are two kinds of Embrium: Salubrious and Dark, the later having magical
properties.

Felandaris:
Elvhen for “Demon weed.” Felandaris only grows where the veil is thin. It can
be added to elemental resistance potions.

Felicidus Aria:
An extremely rare flower with roots that are the key component to Ambrosia. It takes dozens of plants for
just a small vial.

Foxite: When
distilled, can be used as a concentrator to strengthen the effects of healing
potions and salves. (As well as poison.) Common in Ferelden.

Heatherum:
When distilled, can be used as a concentrator to strengthen the effects of
healing potions, poultices and salves. (As well as poison.) Common in Ferelden.

Madcap Bulb:
Consuming or inhaling in a mist form causes confusion.

Prophet’s Laurel: A long-time known healing herb used in poultices, tinctures, and
incense.

Rashvine: Can
be used in salves that harden the skin and gives elemental resistance. Causes
itchy, red sores when coming in contact with skin on its own. If its poison
gets into the blood, it causes calcification and turns the skin grey. It is
commonly found in patches throughout marshes.

Rashvine Nettle:
While the plan burns the skin, it has no effect on the tongue. It also has no
taste. It is the main ingredient in dispelling grenades.

Redmoss: Grows
in the Wandering Hills and possesses restorative properties when dried, but
must be paired with silverite and elfroot extract to counter fatal toxicity.

Spindleweed: A
palliative herb, commonly used in a folk remedy for helping the physically and
mentally ill in relation to age. It is also used in a “new type of healing
salve” to help treat wounds caused by demons.

Vandal Aria: A
relative to Felicidus Aria. It is the only plant that can grow in blighted
land, and as such may possess taint resistance? 

Witherstalk:
The sap is widely used as a contraceptive, but only effective when fresh. It can
also be used in elemental resistances, and to increase the effectiveness of
confusion poisons. Witherstalk can only be found in desert areas.

I was happy that witherstalk was explicitly mentioned as a contraceptive herb, but then stymied that it’s a rare one. It only grows in desert areas and is listed as one of the ‘rare’ tier by DAI’s herb system. Where is the contraceptive herb that can be grown in a house’s backyard, or in a flower pot on the windowsill, or *at least* can be commonly sold at markets?