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Herbology 101 Review Project By: Mary Grace MoranFirst Year Hufflepuff
Lesson 1:Intro to Herbology and Basic Equipment Objectives
For Student to gain an understanding and appreciation for the role of Herbology in the Wizarding World.
To give students an understanding of the basic equipment which is used in Herbology.
To provide students with an appreciation for the uniqueness of plants and as understanding that different plants require a diverse range of care.
Lesson 1: Intro to Herbology and Basic Equipment Herbology: the study and use of both
magical and non magical plants for medicinal, protective, or education purposes.
Herbologist: Any witch or wizard that understands the properties and nature of a plant.
Lesson 1: Intro to Herbology and Basic Equipment
Protective Equipment
Dragon Hide Gloves
Earmuffs Wand Closed Toed Shoes Apron
Caring Equipment
Dragon Dung: Fertilizer, Good at breaking down materials, Odorless.
Mooncalf Dung: Gentler fertilizer for sensitive plants. Needs more nutrients in soil.
Centaur Tears: Vitamin rich water, Can revive plants, Toxic to saltwater plants, Never collect without permission.
Lesson 2: Care and Use in Potions Objectives
To show students the complex nature of caring for plants.
For students to be able to engage in a discussion with fellow witches and wizards about the necessities of plant life.
To give students an appreciation for the use of Herbology in Potions.
Lesson 2: Care and Use in Potions Plants are Individuals. Understand the
individual characteristics of plant will help understand it as a whole.
Things to Consider Type of Soil Depth of Seed Water Needs Sunlight Needs Space Needs
Lesson 2: Care and Use in Potions
Repotting Improves happiness &
confidence of plant. Water and eating habit
most likely change. Flesh eating plants
double intake. Gaviat Roots eat 1/3 of
original servings.
Lifespan Normal Lifespans go
from 3 years to 5000 years.
Trees live longest, seconded by Cacti/Guapo herbs.
Can be cut short for medicinal or experimental purposes.
Lesson 2: Care and Use in Potions
Dreamless Sleep Potion
Moonstone: Hatched dragon egg that causes drowsiness.
Starpuffs: Sparkling and shimmering plant that has hypnotic quality.
Forgetfulness Potion
Mistletoe Berries: Causes hallucination and allows memory loss.
Valerian Sprigs: Has a sedative quality allowing mind to be put to sleep.
Lesson 2: Care and Use in Potions Major Plant Ingredients
Aconite/Wolfsbane/Monkshood Leaping Toadstool Knotgrass Peppermint Root of Aconite Poppy Heads Shrivelfigs Rose Thorns Rose Oil
Lesson 2: Care and Use in Potions
Extra Plants Asphodel: Powdered root in
Draught of Living Dead and Wiggenweld Potion.
Fluxweed: Has healing properties and used in Polyjuice Potion.
Lovage: Used in cooking, helps digestion, used in Confusing and Befuddlement Draughts
Motherwort: Used in healing mad dog bites.
Extra Plants Nettle: Used in Boil Cure
potion and is a Herbicide. Nux Myristica: Used in
Potions. Peppermint: Used in
Elixir to Induce Euphoria. Silverweed: Used in
potions. Snakeweed: Used in
potions
Lesson 3:Basic Herbs and Fungi Objectives
For students to grasp the uses of some basic plants, common to the practice of Herbology.
By the end of this lesson students should feel comfortable discussing these plants in a recreational setting.
Lesson 3: Basic Herbs & Fungi
Gillyweed Rare herb native to Mediterranean
Sea. Slimy, green/gray, grows in bushels. Growth: 5cm-7cm Soil pH: 7.9-8.4 Water Needs: Lots of water. Sunlight Needs: Needs only a little,
but can take in as much as available. Properties: Eating leads to temporary
growth of gills and webs between fingers and toes. Effects last 1 hour in fresh water and 3 hours in salt water.
Lesson 3: Basic Herbs & Fungi
Valerian Root Native to Europe and parts of Asia. Forms bunches of white flowers. Growth: Heights of 5 ft. Soil pH: 4.5-5.0. Sunlight Needs: 7 hours of sunlight
a day. Properties: Posses sedative
powers. The root is anxiolytic. Used in Sleeping Potions.
Harvest in Fall or Spring.
Lesson 3: Basic Herbs & Fungi
Knotgrass Native to European forests. Flowers in summer, stem must be cut
below the flowering. Growth: 5cm-4m. Soil pH: 6.1-7.3. Water Needs: Lots of water. Sunlight Needs: More sunlight, faster
the plant grows. Properties: Used in Polyjuice Potion,
Stops growth of animals, Treats fertility issues.
Lesson 3: Basic Herbs & Fungi
Dittany Only found in Crete, Greece
naturally. Growth: 20cm-30cm. Soil pH: 6.6-7.3. Water Needs: Sprinkle of water. Sunlight Needs: Needs lots of
warmth and sun. Properties: Romantic qualities,
Used in healing, Powerful healer in small quantities.
Lesson 4: Dangerous Plants Objectives
For students to gain an understanding of the purposes for Mandrakes, Devil’s Snare, and Bubotuber.
For students to learn about historic ways of handling Herbology.
To show students how to properly handle dangerous situations involving these three plants.
For students to feel comfortable holding intellectual conversations surrounding the plants covered in today’s lesson.
Lesson 4: Dangerous Plants
Mandrake Native to Europe. Shaped like a humanoid parsnip
with roots. Growth: Above soil 5cm-40cm. Soil: Grows best in soil where men
have been hung. Properties: Causes hallucinations,
comas, can used to revive petrified people, and puts people in dreamlike states.
Repotting: Need medium-heavy soil. ¾ of the plants weight is concentration of water.
First Aid: Seek healers immediately, Tandisu shot for comas.
Lesson 4: Dangerous Plants Mandrake continued
As soon as the Mandrake is uprooted it will give a high pitched scream that can cause death.
It screams as a way to ensure the survival of the species. As soon as one living being has died, the mandrake will stop
screaming and subdue. Medieval Era: Herbologists would dig around the Mandrake
and tie a rope around the roots and have a dog pull it out of the ground. Once the scream killed the dog the Herbologist could collect it.
Modern Day: While wearing earmuffs and after uprooting the Mandrake immediately submerge it in Aquatandisu Potion. You can harvest after submersion, but cannot replant.
Lesson 4: Dangerous Plants
Devil’s Snare Native of Scotland Vivid green tentacles. Growth: Will continue to grow
in any dark area, surround the perimeter with light so it doesn’t exceed.
Sunlight: Hates sun and fire, must have darkness.
Properties: Used as a protection/guard. It attacks when back is turned or sleeping and the more you struggle, the tighter it grips.
First Aid: Treat for suffocation.
Lesson 4: Dangerous Plants
Bubotuber Native to Scotland. Looks like a giant black slug and
releases yellow pus. Soil: Plant in dark, nutrient rich
soil. Dragon Dung. Water Needs: Cold Water. Sunlight Needs: Little Sunlight. Properties: Diluted treats acne,
mix with liquid Dittany. Undiluted causes burns and rashes.
First Aid: Run under water for 5 minutes then use Dittany.
Lesson 5: Rat Root Objectives
For students to gain a strong understanding of the herb Rat Root.
To increase student awareness of the powers and properties of other herbs.
For the students to feel comfortable holding intellectual conversations surrounding the plants covered in today’s lesson.
Lesson 5: Rat Root Rat Root(Acorus Calamus) is also known as
Sea Sledge, Flag Root, Myrtle Grass, Sweet Myrtle, Sweet Rush, Gladoon, and Beewort.
It is a reed like perennial that flowers in the spring. Has strong sceneted leaves with a bitter taste.
Soil: Grows best in shallow water and marshes. Needs moist soil.
Water Needs: Water every 2-3 days. Sunlight Needs: Needs a lot sunlight.
Lesson 5: Rat Root Qualities:
Abortifacient. Anodyne. Anthelmintic. Aphrodisiac. Carminative. Counters hallucinogen side effects. Diuretic. Hallucinogens. Laxative. Otalgic. Sedative.
Lesson 6: Advanced Herbology To give students an understanding of
four plants classified under advanced care.
For students to learn to handle each of the unique problems each plant presents.
For students to be able to identify the plants either by visual or olfactory means.
Lesson 6: Advanced Herbology
Bouncing Bulb Also known as Resilio Bulbs. Purple bulbs with green leaves
sprouting from the top. Growth: Can grow to size of
doorway. Soil pH: Needs bathtubs worth
of neutral dirt. Water Needs: Centaur Tears. Sunlight Needs: Bright Areas. Properties: When threatened
they bounce around jump toward attackers. Use fire and movement to subdue.
Lesson 6: Advanced Herbology
Gurdy Root Resemble green onions,
but have a foul scent. Growth: 15cm in diameter. Soil pH: Nutrient rich soil. Water Needs: Adequate
water. Sunlight Needs: Lots of
sunlight. Properties: Used to ward
off evil. Also used in potions of same nature.
Lesson 6: Advanced Herbology
Aconite Also known as Aconitum,
Monshood, and Wolfsbane. Purple flowers with deadly toxic
leaves. Soil pH: Needs dark nutritious
soil. Sunlight Needs: Needs shady
areas. Properties: A poisonous sedative.
Very powerful in small doses. Death occurs almost instantly after exposure.
Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Numbness of face, Sweating, and Dizziness.
Lesson 6: Advanced Herbology
Wormwood Native to Europe. Wood like roots with leaves
2-8 inches. Growth: 1-2 meters. Water Needs: Salt Water. Properties: Helps with
digestive problems. Induces sweating, Stimulates imagination, Increases hunger, Reduces Pain, and is used in potions to treat fever, gall bladder, and liver disease.
Lesson 7: Non Magical Plants To show students the versatility and
usefulness of non-magical plants, thereby increasing respect for them.
For students to be able to recognize a rose or lily by description.
For students to be able to recognize situations in which one might utilize a non magical plant.
Lesson 7: Non Magical Plants
Lily Plants Also known as Lilium. Come in different shapes: bowl,
funnel, recurved, star, and trumpet. Also come in several colors.
Growth: 1-10 feet. Soil pH: Nutrient rich soil. Water Needs: Regular amount of
water. Sunlight Needs: Needs 5-6 hours
of full sun. Properties: Help regulate heart
conditions. Used in burn treatment. Helps stroke victims. High in fiber when dried.
Lesson 7: Non Magical Plants
English Rose Flowers in different colors: red,
pink, white, orange, blue, and green. Grows in shrubs.
Growth: 1-20 feet high, 2-4 feet wide.
Soil pH: 5.5-7.0. Use dragon dung.
Water Needs: Needs a lot, but let water completely sink in.
Sunlight Needs: Needs partial to full sun.
Rose oil is very expensive. Is mostly watered down for public use
Lesson 7: Non Magical Plants
Rose Oil Medical Uses Burns Flu Stomach Problems Diarrhea Skin Lotion Rabid Dog Bites Sore Throats Nosebleeds Muscle Pain Menstrual Regulator Headaches
Cough Fevers Blood Thickener Puffiness of Face Antiseptic Laxative Relieve Itching Prevents Scurvy Clear Skin Ease Insomnia Anti-Depressant
Lesson 8: Challenges in Herbology
To give students a basic understanding of the issues Herbologists incur.
For students to comprehend the significance of the Gardening Effect in the work of Herbologists.
For students to develop feelings, opinions, and thoughts about the meaning of Herbology in their own lives.
Lesson 8: Challenges in Herbology
The Gardening Effect Herbologists were valued in both Muggle and
Wizard societies in Medieval times. The natural world could be studied with science,
muggles lost interest and wizards viewed it as mundane and below magic.
With this mindset, Herbology gets less funding than other departments.
Herbologists make less money, are scape goats, have public ridicule, and have social barriers set against them. After getting the same education.
Lesson 8: Challenges in Herbology
Alien Species A non indigenous, introduced, exotic, invasive
species. The plant will enter a new environment and
adapt, possibly exceeding what the environment can handle.
They require more resources and can drain the environment, possibly leading to extinction of other species.
They can compromise research and can threaten rare plants and herbs.