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Cure for Boils

Estimated Brewing Time (EBT):
Pewter cauldron: 44 minutes
Brass cauldron: 40 minutes and 6 seconds
Copper cauldron: 36 minutes and 33.4 second's

Ingredients:
750 mL of water
6 snake fangs
4 horned slugs
2 porcupine quills
3 measures of Flobberworm mucus

Instructions:

Part One:

1. Add 750 mL of water to your cauldron and bring the temperature to 363 Kelvin (90°C/194°F).


2. Add all six snake fangs to your mortar and crush them into a fine and even consistency using your pestle.


3. Take the tablespoon you see beside your mortar and add four measures of the fangs to your cauldron.


4. Heat your cauldron to 383 Kelvin(110°C/230°F) for ten seconds, then turn down the flame to 363 Kelvin (90°C/194°F). Please be careful not to ignite your instruction sheet, each other, or anything else in the classroom while adjusting the temperature up and down.


5. Wave your wand once clockwise. At this point your potion should have a pink hue.


6. Depending on your cauldron, your brew times will vary. For the purpose of today’s lesson, you can leave your pewter cauldron brewing for 22 minutes. Throughout much of this potions’ brewing, you will notice that, even as the color of the potion changes, the smoke remains pinkish in hue. (If you were using a brass cauldron, the brew time would be approximately 19 minutes and 48 seconds. Copper cauldrons have a brew time of 17 minutes and 49.2 seconds during this step.)

Part Two:

1. At this point, all four horned slugs should be added directly to the cauldron.


2. It is important during this step to take your cauldron completely off the flame before adding your porcupine quills. Failure to do so will result in the potion emitting a terrible odor and your cauldron melting. When this happens, the compound is known to cause very painful boils.


3. Now that your cauldron is off the flame, add two porcupine quills to the potion and then return it to the heat.


4. Wave your wand five times clockwiseand ensure that the heat is still at 363 Kelvin (90°C/194°F).


5. Let the Potion finish brewing for 17 minutes (This would be 15 minutes and 18 seconds for a brass cauldron or 13 minutes and 46.2 seconds for copper).

To Finish:

1. At this point, take your cauldron off the flame entirely. The potion should be sky blue in color, and the potion will begin to stop steaming as it cools down.


2. Add Flobberworm mucus (about three measures), and leave to thicken for about five minutes.


3. Stir the potion with a wooden spoon to ensure it is of a uniform consistency, and then use a funnel to bottle it in a clear glass or crystal phial. Remember to correctly label your phial before storing it.

Usage Notes:

Avoid using this potion on sensitive areas of skin, such as on your face or particularly near your eyes. If you do get it in your eyes, flush your eyes out immediatelyand seek medical assistance. In some cases, an allergic reaction may occur. These symptoms are usually very mild, and consist of irritation and minor rash. This potion is safe for children, elderly, and those who are currently or may become pregnant. It should only be applied topically and never ingested or injected. If the potion is swallowed, please consult with a healer immediately.

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Forgetfulness Potion

Estimated Brewing Time:
Pewter cauldron: 50 minutes and 20 seconds
Brass cauldron: 45 minutes and 20 seconds
Copper cauldron: 40 minutes and 50 second's

Ingredients:
500 mL of water
2 drops of Lethe river water
2 valerian sprigs
4 mistletoe berries
2 spoonsful of honey OR 2 standard measures of mint leaves (optional)

Instructions:

Part One:

1. Add 500 mL of water to your cauldron.


2. Take your dropper to add two drops of the Lethe river water to your cauldron.


3. Heat your cauldron to 394 Kelvin (that is 121°C/250°F) for 20 seconds, then turn down the flame.


4. Add the two Valerian sprigs to the cauldron, then use your wand to stir your cauldron clockwise three times.


5. Leave your potion to brew in your pewter cauldron at 383 Kelvin (110°C/230°F) for 30 minutes. During this step, the potion will be a deep blue and is likely to emit red sparks. (This would be 27 minutes in your brass cauldron or 24 minutes and 18 seconds in copper.)

Part Two:

1. Add the four mistletoe berries to the mortar.


2. Optional step: Add the two spoonfuls of honey OR two standard measures of mint leaves to the mortar as well.


3. Grind with pestle until the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.


4. Add two measures of this mixture to the cauldron and stir with your wand counter-clockwise three times.


5. Let the potion finish brewing for 20 minutes. (This would be 18 minutes in a brass cauldron or 16 minutes and 12 seconds in a copper cauldron.)

Take your potion off the flame entirely. The potion should now be a glimmering orange-red, and will still occasionally give off sparks. It will smell like any additive you may have used (honey or mint). If you did not use one, it may smell a little bit like burnt cinnamon.

Stir the potion to ensure it is of uniform consistency and then transfer it to one of the glass phials. Remember to properly label the phial as we have discussed.

Usage Notes:

Forgetfulness Potion’s effects will usually last six to eight hours. It is important NOT to take Forgetfulness Potion the same day as engaging in any important life decisions or changing any passwords or security measures. Those with neurological problems or any history of brain injury should not take this potion, as it can sometimes result in permanent loss of memory. Always consult with a healer before taking this potion for psychological reasons. It should not be given to children under five, as this might impact their brain development, or those who are or may become pregnant, due to the risk of brain damage to the fetus.

Storage:

The Forgetfulness Potion should be left to mature at room temperature for two days. It should be stored in a dark, cool place, and can be kept up to six months before requiring safe disposal.

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