Time to learn another important spell! Incendio tria (in-SEN-dee-oh TREE-ah) is more powerful fire-conjuring charm, which creates blue flames. These blue flames are very hot, so it is necessary to be careful. (Red is the coldest part of the fire, because the combustion is incomplete). At this point, you’ll probably be wondering why we are learning such an intensive fire spell. Well, it is because in order to harvest the healing effects of this next plant you have to burn it. Yup! One must reduce the Spiky Bush to ashes in order to utilize its healing abilities.

Spiky Bushes are bushes which have spikes that grow from them, and purple flowers resembling those of a thistle. It is best to grow Spiky Bushes as naturally as possible, as muggle fertilizers and such render the plant unusable. The plants spikes will shoot out if the plant feels threatened or is attacked, which is why we always perform a strong fire charm, which may be done from a distance. When you burn the plant, collect the ashes into a container that is not made out of plastic. Glass is preferable. The ashes may be mixed into drinks, potions, and taken straight, in order to receive its healing effects. There is no use for applying the ashes to your skin; however, if you receive an open wound that is poisoned, you may pour water mixed with ashes to cleanse it.

So, I’ll start by listing the warnings of using Spiky Bushes. If you are diabetic, it is important to watch your blood-glucose levels while using. If you have decompensated liver cirrhosis, do not use Spiky Bushes. Some people become irritable, have headaches and nausea, and notice minor gastrointestinal distress after use. Positive uses for the plant include reversing the effects of drinking too much firewhisky, healing jaundice, poisoning, hepatitis, liver/gall bladder diseases, stopping the growth of certain cancer cells, regulating high cholesterol levels, and helping with insulin resistance for people who have type II diabetes and cirrhosis.