Shiren 1 DS:Bitter Herb

The Bitter Herb (Japanese: くねくね草) is a herb introduced in the Super Famicom release of Shiren 1. Consuming it will make Shiren's level decrease by 1. Likewise, you can throw this item at a monster to decrease their level by 1. You can block the effect of this item by consuming it with an Antidrain Armband equipped. These items are one of a number of items that make ID'ing unidentified items in the Final Puzzle and the Ceremonial Cave more difficult and/or risky.

Tips for use

• Bitter herbs make for decent one time use weapons against monsters by greatly lessening the threat value of one.
• A good use for this herb is to throw it at a Rice Boss to return it to being a Rice Changer if you find yourself in need of safely farming Riceballs.
• You can use this herb as a food source if you have an Antidrain Armband equipped.

Locations

Drop Type	Road to the Hamlet	Table Mountain	Tainted Path	Ceremonial Cave	Ravine of the Dead	Kitchen God Shrine	Scroll Cave	Final Puzzle
Floor	-	-	-	All	-	-	-	All
Shop	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	All
Jar of Change	-	-	-	All	-	-	-	All
Walrus	-	-	-	All	-	-	-	All
Rescue Reward	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Shop	Bamboo Village	Mountaintop Town	Stream Village	Fay's Puzzle Reward	Cell Armor	Hiding Egg	Rice Baby Family	Trap Recycling # of Traps
Yes/No	-	-	-	-	No	-	No	-

External Sources

Gabikun's item FAQ.