Mix My Medicine: 
A preparation is simply something which has been put together in a certain way.

• Decoction: Used to seperate the essence of plants for use. This is often the first step to creating other preparations. 


• Elixir: A clear, sweet liquid used to aid some sort of affliction. 


• Ointment: Extracted plants combined with gel like products. 


• Tea: A herbal tea is infused with plants which have no caffine. People from Ancient China and Eygupt enjoyed drinking tea and recieving its calming benifits. 


• Tinctures: Requires creator to dissolve plant in alcohol and then extract the liquids. After dissolution, parts of plant left behind should be strained. 


• Tonics: Liquids which promote health. 

Alcohol In Preparations:
Alcohol is used within various preparations due to two main reasons. Firstly, it ensures that the consumers won't be taking anything contiminated. And secondly, it helps the effects of the substance kick in faster. 

Plants For Preparations: 

• Borage: Borago boraginaceae is an invasive, annual herb which grows in parts of North America, Asia and Europe. It can be recognised by its blue, and occasionally pink flowers. It should recieve full sun and soil with a pH level between 6.0 to 7.0. Its leaves and flowers can be used to relieve flu and cold symptoms, bronchitis and rheumatoid arthititus. It can also help regulate metabolism and relieve the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. It can also be used in ptions such as Inhalation Inflation and assist with respitory issues. As a tea it soothes depression, fatigue and stress. It can also be used as an ointment for rashes. Be aware, the borage does come with some side effects. 


• Peppermint: Mentha piperita grows between two and four feet high. It is classified as invasive, particullarly areas such as Australia. Origninally native to the Middle East and Europe, it can now be found in most parts of the world. It should be kept in full sun, and planted in moist soil with a pH level between 6.4 to 7.0. It is used dried and fresh often, particullarly in the culinary arts. In potions it is used to improve the scent or flavour of particular solutions. It is also used in blood brews and is used in Amortentia (a very strong love potion), alongside an elixir which is used to induce Euphoria. When used within tea, it can aggravate many other symptoms and should never be drunk by pregnant woman, infants and young children. 


• Thyme: Thymus vulgaris is a Meditarranian perennial which requires full sunlight and slightly alkaline soil up to 7.5 on the pH scale. It grows up to 12 inches and its pink, lavender or white flowers open during the summer and spring months. Tyme is an oil which can be used as antiseptic and in the past it was used to medicate bandages for wounds. Its leaves can be used in Toenail Detoxifying Tonic once dried and is an active ingrident in potions which prevent tooth decay and breath freshening brews. The flowers can be used to reduce gas and cramping. Thyme is also very high in vitamin K, maganese and calcium. Unfortauntely, it can cause digestive issues and extra bleeding. Its tea is useful when used along side the Pepperup Potion. 


• Colwort: Laetus pratensis is a magical, tall grass is a plant native to sub-Saharan Africa and grows up to six feet tall. It grows in many different colours, with the flowers being the same colour as the foliage. It grows in areas which are high in acidicity and should recieve partial shade, though it can also tolerate partial sun. Colwort tea can be used to combat mild symptoms of posioning. It is the main ingredient within the Sanguinea Solution, which when added to blood changes the colour dependent on what colour the plant is. It should not be consumed in large amounts, as it may alter your blood type.