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The berry of the mistletoe is small, white, and waxy.[2] It is used as an ingredient in potions, including the Antidote to Common Poisons and the Forgetfulness Potion.[1]
The Holiday Blancmange Severus Snape recalled enjoying in his youth used mistletoe berries as ingredients.[3]
Behind the scenes
- The use of mistletoe berries as an ingredient in the Antidote to Common Poisons is ironic: the non-berry parts of the mistletoe plant are extremely poisonous, causing intense stomach pain,[4] diarrhoea,[4] low pulse,[4] visual disturbances,[5] and convulsions[5] if eaten.
- However, the berries are considered "relatively non-toxic" if only a small amount are ingested, but can cause stomach upset when eaten in larger quantities.[5]
- Even more ironic, in Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Snape told Jacob's sibling that it's supposed to be good for one's health in small doses, as learned from Potions class.[3]
- However, the berries are considered "relatively non-toxic" if only a small amount are ingested, but can cause stomach upset when eaten in larger quantities.[5]
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game) (First appearance)
- Pottermore
- Wizarding World (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Pottermore
- ↑
Viscum album on Wikipedia
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 3, "THE GIFT OF GRATITUDE" Achievement - Part 2, Side Quest "Snow Much Fun"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 " Mistletoe on Wikipedia
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Berries and Seeds" from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
