# Sweetgrass > [!material-plant] Material Details > | | | > |---|---| > | **Alias(es)** | Hierochloe odorata | > | **Category** | Plant-matter | > | **Color(s)** | Flowers: yellowish-green<br>Leaves: Green | > | **Cost** | —— | > | **Environment/Habitat** | Arctic to temperate, wetlands and prairies | > | **Lifecycle/Lifespan** | Perennial | > | **Profession(s)** | [[Alchemist]], [[Cook]], [[Herbalist]] | > | **Rarity** | —— | > | **Size** | 10-100 cm | > | **Weight** | —— | --- ## Description A vanilla-scented grass of cold wetlands, used in perfumery and basket-weaving. The smoke attracts good spirits, brings positive energy, cleanses, and heals. --- ## Properties ### Magical Properties - Attracts good spirits and aids in communing with them - Cleanses and blesses areas and tools - Clears away worries - Fights off disease - Purifies - Restores vitality - Strengthens the soul - Suitable ritual offering ### Medicinal Properties - Expels placenta - Relieves cold symptoms - Stops vagina bleeding - Treats fevers, coughs, sore throats, chafing, and venereal diseases ### Culinary Properties - As flavoring in drinks and candy