Herbal medicine

Herbal medicine (Japanese: カンポー Medicine) is a type of item in the Pokémon games.
The name Kampo (漢方) refers to traditional Chinese medicine used in Japan.
==In the core series games==
Herbal medicine can be used during or outside of a to restore a Pokémon's , remove status conditions, or revive a Pokémon, all with a side effect of lowering a Pokémon's friendship due to their bitter taste and foul odor. They can be found on the ground, whether readily visible or hidden from sight and requiring an Itemfinder to locate; however, herbal medicine is usually bought from special Herb Shops. It should be noted that the Revival Herb’s friendship-unaffecting counterpart, the Max Revive cannot be bought in Poké Marts, while the other herbs are cheaper than their friendship-unaffecting counterparts.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus has a set of herbal medicine unique to the game, which can be obtained through crafting.
===Types of herbal medicine===
All medicine listed here lowers the friendship of the Pokémon it is used on by an amount proportional to its current value.
 	Name 	Cost 	Sell Price 	Effect
Herbal Medicine	Herbal Medicine	Herbal Medicine	Herbal Medicine	Herbal Medicine
 	Heal Powder 	300 	75 	Heals all status problems on a Pokémon, but lowers that Pokémon's friendship.
 	Energy Powder 	500 	125 	Restores a Pokémon by 60 , but lowers that Pokémon's friendship.
 	Energy Root 	1,200 	300 	Restores a Pokémon by 120 , but lowers that Pokémon's friendship.
 	Revival Herb 	2,800 	700 	Revives a fainted Pokémon and restores it to full , but lowers that Pokémon's friendship.
 	Remedy 	– 	– 	Restores a Pokémon by 60 , but lowers that Pokémon's friendship.
 	Fine Remedy 	– 	– 	Restores a Pokémon by 100 , but lowers that Pokémon's friendship.
 	Superb Remedy 	– 	– 	Restores a Pokémon by 120 , but lowers that Pokémon's friendship.
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==In animation==
===Pokémon the Series===
Many herbs not found in the , such as Salveyo weed and Remeyo weed, have been featured in . Characters like and specialize in using herbs to help sick Pokémon.
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A bottle of Heal Powder appeared in The Brockster Is In! as one of the items gathered from the passengers of a cruise ship to help cure the ed Pokémon Normajean was taking care of.
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Revival Herbs were first featured in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram. In Black—Victini and Reshiram, Luis was seen finding some with his , while in White—Victini and Zekrom, he was seen giving Damon a small bottle of Revival Herb potion in a flashback.
Revival Herbs played a major role in Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1 and Part 2. Clay offered to accept 's challenge for a Gym if he brought him some Revival Herbs. First, Ash and searched for them from the , but were able to find only a single, already preordered Herb, forcing them to go to Milos Island in order to get new ones. Unfortunately, when they arrived there, they found out that all the Herbs on the island had died out due to the lack of rain. Ash and his friends met a young man named Lewis, who told them about a legend of , , and . The first two had almost destroyed the island with their fight once, only to be stopped by Landorus, who had been healed from its battle injuries by a shrine maiden and her with a Revival Herb. As a sign of gratitude, Landorus had turned the island into a fertile paradise, blooming with Revival Herbs.
After Ash and his friends saved the from being caught by Team Rocket, effectively repeating the story of the legend in the process, the three Legendary Pokémon restored the island back to its fertile state, allowing Ash to get plenty of Revival Herbs for Clay. They were delivered to the Driftveil City Gym Leader at the beginning of Battling the King of the Mines!, where Clay kept his promise and agreed to have a Gym battle with Ash in exchange for bringing him the herbs.
In Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening, gave 's a small bottle of Revival Herb potion to be taken to . However, once Stoutland found Mewtwo, the Genetic Pokémon refused to take the medicine, saying it didn't want any help from people.
In Searching for a Wish!, Lotus was trying to grow Revival Herbs, despite the drought experienced in Capacia Island's mountains. After restored the local water supply, the Revival Herb crops began to thrive.
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In A Rush of Ninja Wisdom!, Sanpei offered a pill made out of Energy Root to Ash after his had lost to him in battle. The remedy proved instantly effective, though Froakie greatly disliked the bitter taste.
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Multiple Revival Herbs appeared in Currying Favor and Flavor!, where Ash and collected them so they could be used as ingredients for the " Curry". Later, they used a couple of the herbs to heal and its ally after Ash's trial against it. Out of curiosity, also took a taste of the herbs and, like Castform, found its bitter taste unpleasant.
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
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In GRRR!! The Irrepairable Gears, Piers used a Revival Herb received from Nessa to revive his after it had been knocked out by .
==In the TCG==
 and are herbal medicine exclusive to the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
The following is a list of cards featuring herbal medicine in the card game. The English language release of the Revival Herb uses an alternate translation of its Japanese name, Life Herb.
==Trivia==
* The effect of lowering a Pokémon's friendship due to its bitter flavor applies even to those with a Calm, Gentle, Sassy, or Careful Nature, which are supposed to prefer bitter flavor.
* A man in Lavaridge Town states that Charcoal is used for making herbal medicine. In game, however, it serves no medicinal purposes.
==Related articles==
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Category:Groups of items
it:Erbe medicinali
ja:カンポーやく
zh:中药