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Red Myrrh (archaic spelling: Red Myrrhe) is a kind of myrrh; an aromatic oleoresin (a natural blend of an essential oil and a resin) of a number of small, thorny tree species of the genus Commiphora.[1]
Red Myrrh had magical properties: 2 drachms of it were a component of Belch Powder.[2][3]
Appearances[]
- Harry Potter films (Mentioned on box)
- Harry Potter Wizard's Collection (Mentioned on box)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ "Myrrh" at Wikipedia
- ↑ Label Collection book in the Harry Potter Wizard's Collection box set.
- ↑ The label reads: "of Mummy, Mastick, Red Myrrhe, Olibanum, Ammoniacum, Oppopanax, Bdelium, each ʒii. Vitriol ℔ii. Honey, ℔ii. Tartar ℥1,ſs. Aquavitæ, gal.iii." which uses the apothecaries' system of weights.