Fluxweed
Species information
Usage	Ingredient in the Polyjuice Potion

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Fluxweed is a member of the mustard family known for its healing properties.^[1] When picked at the full moon, it can be used in the making of the Polyjuice Potion.^[2] Sixteen scruples are needed to make the potion.^[3]

Etymology

The word Flux means constant change or flow so it makes sense that it would be an ingredient in Polyjuice Potion.

Behind the scenes

• The use of fluxweed in the Polyjuice Potion was chosen by J. K. Rowling to represent "the mutability of the body as it changed into another".^[4]

Appearances

• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (First appearance)
• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)
• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)
• The Road to Hogwarts Sweepstakes
• Pottermore

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