Magic Antivenom

Chapter 18

Magic Antivenom

Estimated Brewing Time:
Pewter cauldron: 125 minutes
Brass cauldron: 114 minutes
Copper cauldron: 106 minutes

Ingredients:
One (1) liter of water
One (1) bezoar¹
Ninety (90) ml essence of dittany²
Thirty (30) ml hippogriff bile¹
Three (3) mistletoe berries¹
Forty-five (45) ml vanilla extract³
Two (2) rose petals³
Fifteen (15) ml Flobberworm mucus³

Instructions:

Part One:

1. Bring 500 ml of water to 363 Kelvin (90°C/194°F).
2. Add the bezoar to your mortar, and crush it to a fine, even consistency.
3. Add 30 grams of the crushed bezoar to the cauldron. Reserve the rest in your mortar.
4. Add 45 ml of essence of dittany and 15 ml of hippogriff bile to the cauldron.
5. Stir once counter-clockwise with your wand.
6. Bring the heat up to 383 Kelvin (110°C/230°F) for two minutes, and then reduce heat again to 363 Kelvin (90°C/194°F).
7. Add 30 additional grams of the crushed bezoar to the cauldron.
8. Stir twice clockwise with your wand.
9. Leave the potion to brew in your pewter cauldron for 35 minutes (this would be 31 minutes in a brass cauldron28 minutes in a copper cauldron).

At this point, the potion will be a deep red color with ripples of pale green. It will emit a greyish hued steam.

Part Two:

1. Add 500 ml of water to the cauldron.
2. Add three mistletoe berries to the cauldron.
3. Stir once counter-clockwise.
4. Add 45 ml of essence of dittany to the cauldron.
5. Bring the heat up to 383 Kelvin (110°C/230°F) for 45 seconds, and then reduce heat again to 363 Kelvin (90°C/194°F).
6. Leave the potion to brew in your pewter cauldron for 28 minutes (this would be 25 minutes in a brass cauldron and 23 minutes in a copper cauldron).

At this point your potion will be a pale pink color with ripples of forest green, and the steam emitted will be a pale green.

Part 3:

1. Add 15 ml of hippogriff bile to the cauldron.
2. Stir 5 times clockwise.
3. Allow the potion to sit and brew for two minutes.
4. Add 45 ml vanilla extract to the cauldron.
5. Add two rose petals to the cauldron.
6. Stir once clockwise.
7. Leave the potion to brew in your pewter cauldron for 42 minutes (this would be 38 minutes in a brass cauldron and 35 minutes in a copper cauldron).
8. Remove the potion from the heat entirely and allow it to cool for ten minutes. Add 15 ml of Flobberworm mucus to the cauldron and stir it with your wooden spoon until the potion is of an even consistency. Transfer the potion into a clear phial.

The final potion will be a deep blue color with ripples of silver. It will smell a little like sulphur and taste like a salty pear.

To Store:

The Magic Antivenom should be stored in a warm to hot environment. The amount of light or humidity does not impact the antivenom’s shelf life or efficacy. It can be stored for up to three years before losing its potency.

To Use:

The Magic Antivenom should be applied to the site of the bite or sting. Approximately 15 to 30 ml should be used, dabbed onto the injury with a clean rag, however much is needed to completely cover the injury. Essence of dittany can then be applied in addition, as necessary, and the injury should then be covered with a clean bandage or cloth.

The potion should not be ingested - while it will not cause the user any ill effects, it will not help treat the venomous bite or sting. This antivenom is safe to use on children, the elderly, those with immune deficiency problems, and pregnant women. It can also be used to treat injuries of some magical beasts, although this should not be done without consultation of an appropriately-licensed magizoologist.

Effects:

While lingering nausea may occur, swelling, nausea, dizziness, and other symptoms associated with the venomous bite or sting should abate within ten minutes of applying the antivenom to the site of the injury. A tingling or mild burning sensation may occur, and this is normal.

Caution: