Plants and Facts HERB 101
written by Arya Williamson
These are the plants and some interesting facts I learned in Herbology 101
Last Updated
05/31/21
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Aconite (Aconitum)
Chapter 23
Alternate names are Monkshood, Wolfsbane, Queen of Poisons, Leopard's Bane, Woman's Bane, Blue Rocket and Devil's Helmet
The name comes from ἀκόνιτον or akonitos which means "without struggle"
Aconite has toxin in its leaves
The poison was put on arrows when Muggles fought
Aconite is a powerful sedative
Aconite is powerful in small doses
Aconite slows the heart rate
Aconite treats prickly pain in skin
Aconite can be found in forests and mountain ranges at the appropriate temperature
When handling Aconite, you should always wear your dragonhide gloves
If you are harvesting Aconite outdoors, don't leave the roots exposed as the can harm the environment
Aconite lives in nutritious soils- the darker and fluffier the better
Aconite likes the shade
If you have open wounds, you should not tend your Aconite
If it DOES get infected, apply antropine and GO TO ST. MUNGO'S
Symptoms of Aconite poisoning: diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, burning of the abdomen, face and mouth, tingling and numbness of the face and mouth, sweating, dizziness, headaches, confusion, trouble breathing, and as death nears: numbness
The name comes from ἀκόνιτον or akonitos which means "without struggle"
Aconite has toxin in its leaves
The poison was put on arrows when Muggles fought
Aconite is a powerful sedative
Aconite is powerful in small doses
Aconite slows the heart rate
Aconite treats prickly pain in skin
Aconite can be found in forests and mountain ranges at the appropriate temperature
When handling Aconite, you should always wear your dragonhide gloves
If you are harvesting Aconite outdoors, don't leave the roots exposed as the can harm the environment
Aconite lives in nutritious soils- the darker and fluffier the better
Aconite likes the shade
If you have open wounds, you should not tend your Aconite
If it DOES get infected, apply antropine and GO TO ST. MUNGO'S
Symptoms of Aconite poisoning: diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, burning of the abdomen, face and mouth, tingling and numbness of the face and mouth, sweating, dizziness, headaches, confusion, trouble breathing, and as death nears: numbness