Panacea is a remedy that supposedly would cure all diseases and prolong life indefinitely. Its creation was one of the best known goals of the alchemists. ^[1]

According to an alchemical work dating back to the 1550s, the constituents of this perfect medicine, are Vinegar, Salt, Urine, Sal Ammoniac and a particular Sulphur Vive.^[2][3]

AppearancesEdit

• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film) (First mentioned)
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film) (First identified as Panacea)

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