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{{Quote|Today we will grow Wormwood, a potent potion ingredient. Wormwood is a necessary component in both the [[Elixir to Induce Euphoria]] and [[Draught of Living Death]]. Let us ignore the sudden dilation of [[Penny Haywood|Miss Haywood]]'s pupils and progress with the lesson, shall we?|[[Pomona Sprout|Professor Sprout]] to [[Fourth year|fourth-year]] [[Herbology]] students|Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery}}
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'''Wormwood''' is a very bitter herb, used in potion-making since ancient times<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)]]'' - GBC version</ref>. An [[Infusion of Wormwood]] is used in the concoction of [[Draught of Living Death]] and [[Elixir to Induce Euphoria]]. [[Harry Potter]] learned about this ingredient in his first [[Potions (class)|Potion class]], where [[Severus Snape|Professor Snape]] "pointed it out for him".
  
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'''Wormwood''' (''Artemisa absinthium'')<ref name="BSsleepingpotion">{{WBP}} - see [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk-PJsIbGX8&index=18&list=PLu-YMfPspAuGcYXaC2J1A2gb-0Zp34GI3 this video]</ref> is a very bitter herb that had been used in [[potion|potion-making]] since ancient times.<ref name="PSG">{{PS|G}} - GBC version</ref>
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==Uses==
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An [[Infusion of Wormwood]] was used in the concoction of the [[Draught of Living Death]], [[Elixir to Induce Euphoria]], [[Shrinking Solution]],<ref name="WBP">{{WBP}}</ref> and [[Potion for Dreamless Sleep]].<ref name="MA">{{MA}}</ref> [[Wormwood Essence]] was also made from this plant.<ref name="HBPF">{{HBP|F}}</ref>
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[[Non-magic people|Muggles]] used wormwood leaves for many things, including medicine and as a way to discourage [[flea]]s.<ref name="BSsleepingpotion"/> Wormwood's scientific name was derived from that of [[Artemis (goddess)|Artemis]], the goddess of the hunt in [[Greece|Greek mythology]].<ref name="BSsleepingpotion"/> Wormwood oil could be [[poison]]ous in large amounts.<ref name="BSsleepingpotion"/>
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During the [[1987–1988 school year]] at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]], [[Pomona Sprout|Professor Sprout]] taught [[Fourth year|fourth-year]] students in [[Herbology]] about how to grow Wormwood in class, along with its uses in potion-making.<ref name="HM415h">{{HM|4|15|h}}</ref>
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[[Harry Potter]] learned about this ingredient in his first [[Potions (class)|Potion class]] on [[2 September]] [[1991]] at Hogwarts, where [[Severus Snape|Professor Snape]] "pointed it out for him".<ref name="PS8">{{PS|B|8}}</ref>
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Wormwood was also an ingredient of the [[Healing Potion]], which was brewed and used heavily by volunteer members of the [[Statute of Secrecy Task Force]] in the late [[2010s]] and early [[2020s]] to help address the [[Calamity]].<ref name="WU">{{WU}}</ref>
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*[[Wormwood Essence]]
   
 
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*In reality, wormwood is purported to have a wide range of uses (which may or may not hold true in the HP universe), including: antipyretic (febrifuge); anthelmintic; stomachic; tonic; hallucinogenic; and culinary. It is also believed to enhance psychic abilities in some religions (such as Wicca).
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*In reality, wormwood is purported to have a wide range of uses (which may or may not hold true in the Harry Potter universe), including: antipyretic (febrifuge); anthelmintic; stomachic; tonic; hallucinogenic; and culinary. It is also believed to enhance psychic abilities in some religions (such as Wicca).
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*Only two of Wormwood's real uses correlate to its use in potion-making. Tonic liquids consist of carbonated, [[Wikipedia:Quinine|quinine]] enriched water. If the quinine content was too high, then one could theoretically overdose, inducing severe cinchonism (a.k.a. "quinism"), one of the effects of which is [[Wikipedia:Somnolence|somnolence]], similar to the effect the Draught of Living Death produces. Its hallucinogenic properties may be useful in the brewing of [[Elixir to Induce Euphoria]] also.
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*Only two of Wormwood's real uses correlate to its use in potion-making. Tonic liquids consist of carbonated, [[Wikipedia:Quinine|quinine]] enriched [[water]]. If the quinine content was too high, then one could theoretically overdose, inducing severe cinchonism (a.k.a. "quinism"), one of the effects of which is [[Wikipedia:Somnolence|somnolence]], similar to the effect the Draught of Living Death produces. Its hallucinogenic properties may be useful in the brewing of [[Elixir to Induce Euphoria]] as well.
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*The other uses of wormwood may temper or eliminate side-effects of the other ingredients for [[Draught of the Living Death]], hence justifying its inclusion into the mix. In [[Elixir to Induce Euphoria]], however, its bitter taste may be the reason that the mixture has to be sweetened as well.
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*The other uses of wormwood may temper or eliminate side-effects of the other ingredients for [[Draught of Living Death|Draught of the Living Death]], hence justifying its inclusion into the mix. In [[Elixir to Induce Euphoria]], however, its bitter taste may be the reason that the mixture has to be sweetened as well.
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*The idea that wormwood in the HP universe contains quinine (which may or may not be part of the reason for its choice as an ingredient in various potion) is supported by the fact that it is described as "very bitter" - quinine is famously bitter, hence its addition to tonic water.
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*The idea that wormwood in the [[Harry Potter universe]] contains quinine (which may or may not be part of the reason for its choice as an ingredient in various potion) is supported by the fact that it is described as "very bitter" - quinine is famously bitter, hence its addition to tonic water.
 
*Wormwood has a strong association with the Moon and lunar deities, like Artemis (whom the genus of wormwood plants is named after and who is said to possess powers that are also granted by wormwood).
  
*Wormwood has a strong association with the Moon and lunar deities, like Artemis (whom the genus of wormwood plants is named after and who is said to possess powers that are also granted by wormwood).
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*Wormwood can also mean a state of bitterness or grief with the emotion, which is ironic since it is used to make the [[Elixir to Induce Euphoria]].
   
 
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Latest revision as of 22:57, 8 March 2023

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"Today we will grow Wormwood, a potent potion ingredient. Wormwood is a necessary component in both the Elixir to Induce Euphoria and Draught of Living Death. Let us ignore the sudden dilation of Miss Haywood's pupils and progress with the lesson, shall we?"
— Professor Sprout to fourth-year Herbology students[src]

Wormwood (Artemisa absinthium)[1] is a very bitter herb that had been used in potion-making since ancient times.[4]

Uses

An Infusion of Wormwood was used in the concoction of the Draught of Living Death, Elixir to Induce Euphoria, Shrinking Solution,[5] and Potion for Dreamless Sleep.[6] Wormwood Essence was also made from this plant.[7]

Muggles used wormwood leaves for many things, including medicine and as a way to discourage fleas.[1] Wormwood's scientific name was derived from that of Artemis, the goddess of the hunt in Greek mythology.[1] Wormwood oil could be poisonous in large amounts.[1]

History

During the 1987–1988 school year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Professor Sprout taught fourth-year students in Herbology about how to grow Wormwood in class, along with its uses in potion-making.[2]

Harry Potter learned about this ingredient in his first Potion class on 2 September 1991 at Hogwarts, where Professor Snape "pointed it out for him".[8]

Wormwood was also an ingredient of the Healing Potion, which was brewed and used heavily by volunteer members of the Statute of Secrecy Task Force in the late 2010s and early 2020s to help address the Calamity.[3]

See also

Behind the scenes

  • In reality, wormwood is purported to have a wide range of uses (which may or may not hold true in the Harry Potter universe), including: antipyretic (febrifuge); anthelmintic; stomachic; tonic; hallucinogenic; and culinary. It is also believed to enhance psychic abilities in some religions (such as Wicca).
  • Only two of Wormwood's real uses correlate to its use in potion-making. Tonic liquids consist of carbonated, quinine enriched water. If the quinine content was too high, then one could theoretically overdose, inducing severe cinchonism (a.k.a. "quinism"), one of the effects of which is somnolence, similar to the effect the Draught of Living Death produces. Its hallucinogenic properties may be useful in the brewing of Elixir to Induce Euphoria as well.
  • The other uses of wormwood may temper or eliminate side-effects of the other ingredients for Draught of the Living Death, hence justifying its inclusion into the mix. In Elixir to Induce Euphoria, however, its bitter taste may be the reason that the mixture has to be sweetened as well.
  • The idea that wormwood in the Harry Potter universe contains quinine (which may or may not be part of the reason for its choice as an ingredient in various potion) is supported by the fact that it is described as "very bitter" - quinine is famously bitter, hence its addition to tonic water.
  • Wormwood has a strong association with the Moon and lunar deities, like Artemis (whom the genus of wormwood plants is named after and who is said to possess powers that are also granted by wormwood).
  • Wormwood can also mean a state of bitterness or grief with the emotion, which is ironic since it is used to make the Elixir to Induce Euphoria.

Appearances

External Link

Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Wonderbook: Book of Potions - see this video
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 4, Chapter 15 (Dark Secrets) - Herbology Lesson "Wormwood"
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game) - GBC version
  5. ↑ Wonderbook: Book of Potions
  6. ↑ Harry Potter: Magic Awakened
  7. ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)
  8. ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 8 (The Potions Master)
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