Ammoniacum
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Ammoniacum is a gum-resin exuded from the stem of a perennial herb (Dorema ammoniacum) of the umbel family (Apiaceae). Ammoniacum has a faintly fetid, unpleasant odor; externally it possesses a reddish-yellow appearance and a waxy luster.[1]
Ammoniacum has magical properties: 2 drachms of it are a component of Belch Powder.[2][3]
Appearances
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- Harry Potter films (Mentioned on box)
- Harry Potter Wizard's Collection (Mentioned on box)
Notes and referencesEdit
- ↑ "Ammoniacum" 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.
