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ANTIDOTES
Antidotes are usually associated with poisons. But, an antidote is anything that protects against or acts as a cure for a specific illness. Just about everything taught in this class so far are antidotes. Most antidotes are potions, but here are a few examples of other types of antidotes.
The Ashwinder is serpent born from the remains of any magical fire. Ashwinder eggs are bright red. They must be frozen for witches and wizards to handle. Ashwinder eggs are used in Love Potions. If an Ashwinder egg is swallowed whole, it can cure malaria. Malaria is a disease that is common in tropical climates and is spread by mosquitoes.
The Glumbumble is a grey, furry, flying insect. It produces a treacle that causes a person to become melancholy. Glumbumble treacles are the antidote to hysteria produced by eating Alihotsy leaves. A Re'em is an ox with golden fur. It is found in North America and the Far East.
Re'em blood can give the drinker immense strength, but it is rarely sold.
A bezoar is a stone that is taken from a goat's stomach. It is an antidote to most poisons.
Phoenix tears have powerful healing ability. The only known antidote to basilisk venom is phoenix tears.
HEALING POTIONS
Potions are when two or more ingredients are brewed together in a cauldron. There are many different types of potions, with many different effects. Here are some potions used in healing.
Pepperup Potion is called the Wizarding cure for the common cold. It was invented by Glover Hipworth who was frequently sick with the cold throughout his life. After trying so many different remedies, he finally found one that worked! Some witches and wizards claim that the Pepperup Potion only relieves some of the symptoms of the cold or flu. There is a side effect of Pepperup Potion - steam will come out of the ear of the drinker for several hours after the potion is taken.
Murtlap Essence is a useful home remedy for soothing the pain of cuts and abrasions. It is a solution of strained and pickled Murtlap tentacles. A Murtlap is a rodent with a sea anemone-like growth on its back. The tentacles used in Murtlap Essence come from the sea anemone. Murtlap Essence is yellow in colour.
Deflating Draught is the antidote to Swelling Solution. It can deflate any type of swelling no matter what the cause, including stings and spells.
Boil-Cure Potion is an easy potion to brew that cures boils. It is also the antidote to the Furnunculus Curse. A boil, also called a furuncle, is skin infection around a hair follicle. This potion is commonly taught to first year potion students. The ingredients in Boil-Cure Potion are dried nettles, crushed snake fangs, stewed horn slugs, and porcupine quills.
Blood-Replenishing Potion is a potion that makes up for lost blood. Wound-Cleaning Potion is used to sterilize open wounds, such as cuts. It is a purple liquid that smokes and stings when applied.
HEALING PASTES Pastes are thick and stiff preparations that do not flow at body temperature. They protect the areas to which they are applied and often have healing properties. Burn-Healing Paste is a thick orange paste that heals burns. Bruise-Remover Paste is a thick yellow paste. It removes the bruise within an hour.
HEALING OINTMENTS
Ointments are semi-solid preparations that are applied to the skin. They typically have an oil base with some water-soluble ingredients. After Bill Weasley was attacked by Fenrir Greyback, Madam Pomfrey treated his wounds with a harsh-smelling green ointment.
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