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"The only remedy is to take the liver of a toad, bind it tight about your throat, stand naked by the full moon in a barrel of eels’ eyes —"
— The portrait of a medieval Healer at St Mungo's to Ron Weasley[src]

A possible cure for Spattergroit was once suggested by a portrait of a medieval Healer, which involved taking the liver of a toad, binding it tight about the victim's throat and standing naked by the full moon in a barrel of eels' eyes.[1]

Behind the scenes[]

  • It is unknown if this procedure actually works, or if it is an unused or unproven medieval remedy.

Appearances[]

Notes and references[]

  1. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 23 (Christmas on the Closed Ward)