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The sprigs of the Valerian, which is used as a potion ingredient
Valerian is a plant with magical properties.
Growing Valerians is covered in third year Herbology classes at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.[1]
Uses
Valerian is used as an ingredient in Treacle fudge.[2] Valerian roots are used in Potion-making; they are one of the ingredients of the Draught of Living Death and the Draught of Peace.[3] Sprigs of valerian are used in the Forgetfulness Potion, the Sleeping Draught[4] and the Fire-Breathing Potion.[5] Rubeus Hagrid grew Valerian in his garden.[2]
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.[6]
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game) (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- The Road to Hogwarts Sweepstakes
- Pottermore
- Fantastic Beasts: Cases from the Wizarding World
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
Notes and references
- ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 3, Chapter 1 (Year Three Begins) - Herbology Lesson "Valerian Sprigs"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game) - GBC version
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 9 (The Half-Blood Prince)
- ↑ Pottermore - Magical Drafts and Potions by Arsenius Jigger.
- ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 2, Side Quest "Help Hagrid!"
- ↑ http://botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/v/valeri01.html
