Common Mallow (Dried)
| Common Mallow (Dried) | |
|---|---|
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| Class | First Aid |
| Treats | Cold and Flu |
| Weight | 0.1 |
| Hunger | -1 |
| Cold Relief | 5 |
| Location | Containers |
| Spawn ID | /additem Base.CommonMallowDried
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Common Mallow (Dried) is Common Mallow that has been dried for storage. It eases a cold when eaten, just like the fresh herb.
It suits a survivor who forages in the warm months and wants cold relief later. Its strength is that it keeps, while a fresh sprig spoils within about a week. Each sprig lowers a cold by the same small amount as the fresh herb.
Most dried mallow is made by drying fresh Common Mallow. A few bundles also turn up in survivor safehouses. The Doctor is the best occupation for first aid. It starts with the most First Aid skill. The Nurse and the Park Ranger also start with some First Aid skill.
How to Use Common Mallow (Dried)
The dried herb is eaten straight from the inventory. Each sprig gives a small measure of cold relief. A bad cold may take several sprigs to clear.
It also works as a spice in hot drinks such as tea. The mallow eases the cold itself. A Tissue held in the hand mutes its sneezes and coughs.
Locations
Dried mallow is mostly made by drying fresh Common Mallow after foraging or harvest. As loot it is rare. Medicine cabinets and counters in survivor safehouses hold some now and then. The odds are best in safehouses from the middle and late game.
The places where it spawns, with the rough chance per container.
| Location | Container | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Survivor safehouse (mid game) | Medicine cabinet | 6.7% |
| Survivor safehouse (late game) | Counter | 2.7% |
| Survivor safehouse (mid game) | Counter | 2.7% |
| Survivor safehouse (late game) | Medicine cabinet | 1.3% |
Notes
- The tooltip says to eat it to relieve cold and flu symptoms.
- Drying fresh mallow keeps it from spoiling, so it lasts through winter.
- A Tissue and dried mallow together make a simple cold kit.
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