Lesson Eight Study Guide
Chapter 9
This style of the potion is made in pewter cauldrons & uses Celsius temperature.
In sixteenth century, Pavlos Efives wanted to increase his height. However, the potion made him swell up instead of getting taller. In the eighteenth century, the Deflating Draught was created.
Estimated Brewing Time (EBT): 55 minutes, 50 seconds
Ingredients
⊱ 500 mL of water
⊱ 2 tbsp of nettles
⊱ 3 puffer-fish eyes
⊱ 1 bat spleen
⊱ 1 tbsp of Flobberworm Mucus
Instructions
1. Add 500 mL of water & heat to 37 degrees Celsius. Add 2 tbsp of nettles & 3 puffer-fish eyes to your mortar & pestle.
2. Crush nettles & puffer-fish eyes until an evenly medium fine powder. Add 2 tbsp of the crushed ingredients to your cauldron.
3. Heat to 107 degrees Celsius for 20 seconds & then turn heat back down to 37 degrees Celsius. Stir twice clockwise.
4. Brew for 30 minutes. The potion should be a teal color with a pale yellow smoke.
5. Add 1 bat spleen & stir 4 times counter-clockwise. Heat to 77 degrees Celsius for 30 seconds & turn heat down to 37 degrees Celsius. Brew for 20 minutes.
6. Remove from heat for 5 minutes. The potion should be a dark turquoise with black ripples. It will smell like parsley.
7. Stir 1 tbsp of Flobberworm Mucus with a wooden spoon. Use a funnel or the Siphoning Charm to store in a phial.
Usage Notes
This potion should be stored in direct sunlight in warmer conditions. Its shelf lifefour months. Those with nettle allergies may have rashes & flaky skin. This potion must not be applied to the face, near the eyes, cuts, broken skin, lacerations, & is never to be swallowed. Its effects can last for four hours. Use the Deflating Draught to reverse effects. Do not use if pregnant, any cardiac or pulmonary problems or muscular issues. Children under eight years old should not use this potion. Side effects consists of nausea, slight fever, lightheadedness, & an increased heartbeat.
Injuries & The Deflating Draught
When injuries take place, local swelling around a joint such as wrists, knees, ankles, & shoulders will be visible. A similar form of edema happens when using the Swelling Solution. When your joint is swollen, the body must work harder, which is why those with heart or lung issues should never take this potion. It is dangerous if ingested because it will entirely close up your airways to breathe. It can also get into your stomach & speed up the swelling.
The Deflating Draught can be used to reverse the effects of the Swelling Solution & to decrease injury swelling. This potion clears the fluid in the tissues & can create a blood rush. A blood rush can lead to being dizzy & an decrease in equilibrium. When swelling lasts for a longer period of time, it can hurt & create discomfort. Swelling of simple injuries can be treated with Deflating Draught. This potion aids in treating blood clots. The Melting Serum is the most effective potion, but the Deflating Draught can do the trick as well. The best way to treat a blood clot is to inject the potion right into the artery or vein. Never inject potions into the body unless a healer recommends it. Researchers theorize that the Deflating Draught can aid in decreasing brain swelling.
