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Herbology Year One ReviewTRANSCRIPT
Herbology Review
Lesson One Herbology is the study of and proper use
of both magical and mundane plants for medicinal, protective, or educational purposes.
Covers – Herbology safety, the benefits of dragon dung, mooncalf dung, & centaur tears.
Safety Dragon-hide Gloves Earmuffs Wand Dittany Closed toe shoes Apron Mask Common Sense!
Dragon Dung Used as a fertilizer Compost to make fertilizer Acids break down materials to their
natural state Scentless
Mooncalf Dung More gentle than Dragon Dung Used for sensitive plants Not as strong as Dragon Dung
Centaur Tears Very vitamin rich Capable of bringing nearly dead plants
back to life Never use centaur tears on saltwater
plants
Lesson Two Caring for plants Why are plants necessary? Herbology in potions
Plants are like people “Our roots affect who we become” Plants have an identity They need the right care in order to
reach their full potential
Repotting Rite of passage! Plants enjoy a fresh new pot Larger pots can boost a plant’s
confidence A plant’s diet may change upon
repotting
Habitats & Lifestyle A new habitat can create a new strain of
plant Can also disrupt the new environment Cutting a plant’s life short for medicinal
purposes Trees typically have the longest lifespan
Plants in potions Some plants are added for their
fragrance Some plants are added to help keep a
potion fresh Some plants are added for their
properties
Lesson Three Basic Herbs & Fungi
Gillyweed
Gillyweed Rare Herb native to the Mediterranean
Sea Grows 5 to 7 centimeters Soil pH range of 7.9 – 8.4 Consumes large amounts of water Needs little sunlight
Valerian Root
Valerian Root Herb, native to Europe and some parts of
Asia Possesses sedative powers Used in many sleeping potions May grow to be five feet tall Needs at least seven hours of sunlight Soil pH level – 4.5 – 5.0 Harvested in the fall Keep away from cats!
Knotgrass
Rare Herb native to the Mediterranean Sea Grows to
Knotgrass Native to European forests Can be 5 centimeters – 4 meters tall Soil pH level 6.1 – 7.3 Needs lots of water The more sunlight it gets, the more it
grows
Dittany
Dittany Native to the island of Crete Is used in curing many types of ailments Grows 20 centimeters Needs warmth and sunlight Soil pH level – 6.6 – 7.3 Be careful not to give too much water!
Lesson Four Dangerous plants
The Mandrake
The Mandrake Common to European countries Grows above ground 5 centimeters – 40
centimeters Grows well where people have been
hung Can cause death with their screams
Repotting the Mandrake Wear earmuffs! Use dragon-hide gloves Use medium – heavy soil Use water 3/4ths of the plants weight
Devil’s Snare
Devil’s Snare Native to Scotland Grows in dark, damp areas Swaying tendrils & vivid green color Used to guard objects, assassinate, or
distract the unwanted
Devil’s Snare If caught in Devil’s Snare do not
struggle If you can reach your wand use a spell
to bring about heat and light Relaxing will cause the plant to release
you
Bubotuber
Bubotuber Native to Scotland Resembles a giant black slug Plant in dark, nutrient rich soil Requires very little sunlight Can withstand cold temperatures
Bubotuber – First Aid Clean wound for five minutes with cold
water Apply dittany Take pain potion
Lesson Five Rat Root
Acorus calamus – Rat Root Reed like perennial plant Grows to a height of about one meter Must be watered every two-three days Sunlight is a must Strongly scented leaves Bitter taste
Rat root uses Sweet smell makes for excellent floor
covering Healing – tooth aches, burns, & eye
diseases Powder can clear a cough
Lesson Six Advanced Herbology
Bouncing Bulb
Bouncing Bulb Magical plant Will jump around when not restrained Can attack anyone that is deemed as
threatening Soil pH level should be neutral Use centaur tears when watering
Gurdyroot
Gurdyroot Foul scent Can grow in many places Soil must be full of nutirents Can grow to be fifteen centimeters in
diameter Bugs will attack gurdyroot, guard with a
protective spell
Aconite
Aconite Grows in forests and mountain regions Use dark, fluffy, nutritious soil Thrives in shady areas Very poisonous Always wear your dragon-hide gloves Can cause instant death in large doses
Wormwood
Wormwood Common throughout Europe Grows to a height of 1-2 meters Prefers salty water Used in potions to treat fevers, and
other diseases Leaves and flowers can be used to treat
insect bites
Lesson Seven Non-Magical Plants
Lilies
Lilies Mundane plant Flowers come in several colors Use nutrient rich soil Needs five to six hours of sunlight Use regular water Has many health properties – treating
burns, wounds, sores, etc… Scent can cause happiness
English Rose
English Rose Can grow from one to twenty feet Needs partial to full sunlight Soil pH level – 5.5 – 7.0 Many colors of flowers Needs lots of water Has many medicinal uses
Lesson Eight Challenges in Herbology
The Gardening Effect Lack of funding due to public’s decline
in interest of Herbology There are more “respectable fields” for
young witches and wizards to join Herbologists make less money
Alien Species Any type of plant living in a non-native
habitat is an alien species Alien species can be harmful to the
habitat that it lives in Can overwhelm the ecosystem Can kill the native plants