First Year Herbology Notes
written by Elizabeth Wonders
There you go, your brand-new notes for Herbology 101! Good luck! <3 (Notes on other subjects are coming out. Owl me if you would like to request a specific subject published sooner.)
Last Updated
05/19/24
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Lesson 2) Tools of the Trade
Chapter 2
- Protective equipment for herbology includes dragonhide gloves, earmuffs, and a wand
- Closed-toe shoes and an apron are advised for practical work
- Masks may be required for protection from dangerous fumes or scents
- Cloaks and ties should not be worn in herbology class due to safety hazards
- Dragon dung, Mooncalf dung, and centaur tears are essential for caring for plants
- Dragon dung is a powerful fertilizer due to the acids in dragons' stomachs
- Mooncalf dung is a gentle option for more sensitive plants
- Centaur tears are a vitamin-rich drink for plants, but some plants may find them toxic
- Ethical issues surround the usage and collection of centaur tears
- Observing how plants interact with different metals in cauldrons is important in herbology
- Pewter cauldrons are prone to melting and explosions, but can be salvaged if filtered
- Brass cauldrons have a higher melting point and are resistant to burning plants, but react with plant material if it starts burning
- Copper cauldrons are highly recommended for plant-based ingredients, recyclable, and have the highest melting point
- Silver cauldrons are suitable for brewing nocturnal plants, but caution must be taken to avoid overheating and causing a fusion with the potion
- Gold cauldrons interact well with all plants, resist acids, but beware of cheap versions containing pyrite, which react negatively with plants, heat, and water
