BTW, how do I get to learn just what all the Alchemy herbs are for and how they work?

I wish Larian had put a book in the game, early on, to explain about those! Each plant type has its own color. You need a certain combination of colored plants for each potion. Just right-click on any plant, and you'll be told what potions your party can make with those plants its got. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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Hi, I tried right-clicking on the plants in my inventory. I get no info on them. The menu shows, "Alchemy Laboratory" in red at the top, and then small, medium , permanent etc. underneath. The top is in red and the rest grayed out. Might I need a skill? I just entered the battlegrounds #1 and there is a lady there willing to sell me either Alcemy combining or extracting skills.

Thanks
Howie