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Valerian was a plant with magical properties. It grew best in sunlight.[1]
Uses[]
Valerian was used as an ingredient in Treacle fudge.[3] Valerian roots were used in potion-making; they were one of the ingredients of the Draught of Living Death[6] and the Draught of Peace.[5] Sprigs of valerian were used in the Forgetfulness Potion, the Sleeping Draught[2] and the Fire-Breathing Potion.[4] Rubeus Hagrid grew valerian in his garden.[3]
History[]
Jacob's sibling and Professor Sprout observing valerian in Herbology
Growing and tending to valerian sprigs was covered in third-year Herbology classes at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry during the 1986–1987 school year, taught by Professor Sprout. During this lesson, a Boggart appeared in the Herbology Classroom, which Sprout expelled with the Boggart-Banishing Spell for Penny Haywood, when it manifested in the form of a werewolf for her.[1]
Behind the scenes[]
- Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) was known in medieval times as All Heal, was recognised for its sedative and antispasmodic properties, and so was used as a sleep and nerve remedy and later as a treatment for epilepsy.[7]
Appearances[]
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game) (First appearance) (GBC version)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)
- The Road to Hogwarts Sweepstakes
- Pottermore
- Fantastic Beasts: Cases from the Wizarding World
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
- Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
- Harry Potter: Magic Awakened
- Hogwarts Legacy (Mentioned only)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 3, Chapter 1 (Year Three Begins) - Herbology Lesson "Valerian Sprigs"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Pottermore - Magical Drafts and Potions by Arsenius Jigger.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game) - GBC version
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 2, Side Quest "Help Hagrid!"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 9 (The Half-Blood Prince)
- ↑ Botanical.com
