| Potion Ingredients and Magical Plants |
| Aconite - a plant used in potions which is also known as 'monkshood' or 'wolfsbane.' Ashphodel � an ingredient in the Draught of Living Death potion. Bezoar - a stone taken from the stomach of a goat which will save one from most poisons Bubotuber � magical plant. The puss from the boils of the Bubotuber is especially useful for de-petrifying potions, and anti-acne potions. Daisy Root - an ingredient used in a shrinking solution. Devil's Snare - a plant which entraps anyone who it can reach Elixer of Life - a liquid that has the power to make a wizard or witch live forever, provided it is taken regularly. Floo Powder - a fine powder which allows wizards to travel from one place to another. Gillyweed � a magical plant found only in the Mediteranean Sea, once eaten it gives one gills. Herbology - the study of plants and mythical plants Mandrake � a magical plant, the cry of which is fatal to all who hear it. A mandrake plant, when full-grown, is a powerful restorative used to return those who have been transfigured back to their original state. Philosopher's Stone - a substance which turns any base metal into gold; produces the Elixir of Life which will make the drinker immortal. Polyjuice Potion - a potion that makes a person assume the physical appearance of another person. Wolfsbane - a plant used in potions which is the same as monkshood and also goes by the name of aconite. Wolfsbane Potion - a potion which makes a werewolf safe during the full moon. Wormwood � herb used in the Draught of Living Death potion. |