Professor Longbottom's Herbology Class

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Phoenix
What is Herbology?

Herbology is the study of magical plants and fungi, including how to care for them and use their magical properties. Some magical plants for important ingredients in potions, other have magical effects of their own.



Your first assignment, class, is to post a picture of a plant, and a brief ((5 inches)) description of the plant.









((OOC - 5 inches means 5 lines in the message box.))

Phoenix
House Points will be awarded for exemplary work.

Phoenix
((Please post your characters name at the bottom of the post))

eezy45
a real or an utopian plant?

Phoenix
any plant! magical, mundane, imaginary or expedient! Don't forget to post your character's name and House

eezy45
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airangel429
YOU HAVE TO GO TO THE ROLE PLAYING FORUM AND GO TO PHOE'S HARRY POTTER GAME-SORTING HAT TO BE SORTED AND YOU MUST CREATE A CHARACTER IN THAT FORUM. THIS THREAD IS FOR THOSE PLAYERS! big grin

eezy45
ok ok just a try wink

airangel429
you can go there and play...pm me for details so we don't burn up this thread on convo's

tigereyes456
Water Lily:
Water lily grow in murky water places. Ext: Pond, rivers. Come in a variety of color, most common is pink or white. Water Lily's leave float above the water,( lily pads). The plant is native to florida and prefers warm weather.Some prefers colder weather and are found in Canada. There are around 40 different kinds of water lilys. Another name for water lily is Nymphaea odorata.
~ Li DUmbledore..
( yah almost done my hw..)

eezy45
{ Now I have a Char, and I'm in Gryffindor. So I will begin... laughing }
The Diptam:
The Diptam, also known as the Dictamnus Album.
It is called "burning bush" because the etherial oils are evaporating very fast so you can inflame them.
Diptam is found on muggy ground at sunny places of forests.
It grows up to 40 inches and gets purple flowers up to 2 inches.

Joshua Granger; Gryffindor.
http://photothru.com/photo_filedb1/A5/A6/89/A5A689/viewable/A5A689_131C9ABC63D_1.jpg

Phoenix
Five points to Li and Joshua! I will go and add it to the House Points now.

daeri
Mandrake root,
The mandrake root is like a 'living' plant, they go trough all the fases human's go trough.. when they are a baby they have to be potted in another (bigger) pot.. so they don't die.. when you do that you have to make sure your ears are covored because they scream real loud and a scream of a mandrake baby is deadly and that you don't hurt the plant.. the juice that a mandrake root produces is used for serveral potions.. they use it to make a potion to let people awake or something (chambre of secrets)

Virginia LePour Gryffindor fourth class..

Red_Drake
Dragon's Mouth
it's cientific name is Arethusa Bulbosa, this orchid is rare and very looked by gardeners and potion maker, unfortunately they can't survive is removed from theyr habitat, they are most used to cure burnt made by dragons, also can cure Dragons illnes, but since this rare plant rarely grows outside it's own habitat, the potions of this plant is quite expencive, also they say that it has other cure properties unknown yet and that it may be poisonous if not treated carefully.

Drake Faydark, Ravenclaw.

PS: I tried to post the img but it didn't work, so i'll post the site where i found it hope it does still counts http://www.newfs.org/traveling/dragon.htm

eezy45

Phoenix
((well, you'll only get house points for one. Don't worry, I'll post a new assignment for the weekend))

Phoenix
five points each for Miss LePour and Mister Faydark

Candy
Hi =)
My Char is Kiara, she wrote something bout Unicorn Plant. I am sorry for my english...

Mr. Sniffy Birans found the Unicorn Plant in 1889. He found out that the jouce, you can win of the plant, has got a some of the healings of the blood of a unicorn. the unicorn plants are really rare, so no one wins the juice to this time...
the minitery of magic forbid the taking of this plants out of the natural living room. there only 10 exemplares of them in the whole britian, nearly 60 over the whole world. the plant loves dark, wet places to live, one is in our forbidden forest. i took a picture of it.

Unicorn Plant

Aesma
A picture which seemed to have been cutout of an old newspaper was glued to a parchment the students usually use for writing. His hand writing is done very well, but it is spaced more than other students, perhaps because of his large hands.

http://www.asif37.com/whomping.gif

This old tree is found in the middle of Hogwarts school ground. A very dangerous plant indeed, perhaps more than those gigantic versions of piranha plants found in the swamp lands. Anyways, it seems like most willow trees barely having leaves on it, but it seems to contain several objects, tennis rackets, a sock, and broken brooms. It seems to be only a few decades old, and looking through the yearbooks at the Library, it grew quite quickly, perhaps a magical capability similar to Jack's beans. It is quite dangerous to approach since anything close to it would be crushed, like flying vehicles and people. I wonder why it was placed there, my guess is, it is used to protect something. It would be a wonderful immobile guardian, if more were planted around Howarts, the school would be nearly like a fortress.

His signature seemed to have been darker than the rest, telltale signs that he used a different quill for writing it

Ocean Oliver

airangel429
Jasmine walked into the classroom, this was her favorite class. She went and took her seat. Once sitting she reached inside her folder and took out a piece of parchment.

Mandrake (Mandragora)
The Mandrake root is a powerful restorative. It forms an essential part of most antidotes, including one for Petrification. The Mandrake Restorative Draft returns people who are transfigured or cursed to their original state. Mandrake seedlings are tufty little plants, purplish green in color, with what look like tiny babies growing where the roots would be. These creatures grow and develop over the course of several months until they mature and can be harvested and used for potions. The cry of the Mandrake is fatal to humans, so special care must be taken when growing them. Even as a baby, the Mandrake's howls can knock a person out for a couple of hours.
The Dugbog is particularly fond of eating Mandrakes (FB).

http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/m/mandra10-s.jpg

Jasmine Tonks, 7th year, Hufflepuff

Phoenix
8 points to Kiara!

Phoenix
6 points

Phoenix
6 points for Jasmine

Phoenix
I will accept no more homework, a new assignment will be set this weekend.

Phoenix
"The most notable uses of spices and herbs in very early times were in medicine, in the making of holy oils and unguents, and as aphrodisiacs. Priests employed them in worship, incantations, magical rites, and rituals."


Please research one of these uses of herbs and state the most common herbs used, and how they are used.


Choices...

Medicine

Holy oils and unguents

Aphrodisiacs

Worship, Incantation, Magical Rites and Rituals

Red_Drake
Medicine/Aphrodisiacs
PARSLEY
Oh, take note!!: If you are in love, NEVER cut parsley, for you will be cutting your LUCK as well! You can eat it, provoking lust and fertility, but remember it is regarded as an evil herb! It is placed on plates protecting the food from contamination. And used in baths for purification and keeping misfortune away.
Although this is the folklore around parsley, it does have a history! It has a diuretic property, so therefore, has been used to treat fluid retention, including edema and obesity.
The Romans and the ancient Greeks used parsley for refreshing the breath of garlic and other odiferous foods. It was woven into wreaths to honor the best athetics. Chaplets of parsley were worn at banquets for it was thought to absorb the fumes of the wine they were drinking.
Parsley is a great cleansing herb! It benefits the lungs, stomach, liver, and thyroid, and has helped in passing all stones, and helps in bladder infections.
It is full of nutrients that help give it the name of one of natures preventitive medicines. It is high in vitamin B and potasium, has high iron, chlorophyll, calcium, phosphorus, vitamins A & C.
So eat your parsley for it will help build resistance to infections and diseases. Scientists have found a substance that inhibits the development of certain cancer cells. Some even think that it may yet be proven that parsley is a cancer preventitive!
Pregnant woman should not use parsley for it may bring on an early labor! And nursing moms: it may dry up your milk flow! And if you have kidney problems, omit parsley from your diet. Parsley is a warming herb, so omit it if you are battling an infection, or when any inflamation is present in your body.
Parsley tea can be drank after your meals, or chew on the sprig left on your plate to relieve indigestion and to relieve a urinary complaint. It is also a good remedy for hemorroids! When using fresh parsley, remember the roots are more powerful than the leaves. When making a tea, simply steep a few sprigs in very hot water for a few minutes, and enjoy.
For insect bites you can squeeze parsley juice onto the sting for a quick relief. Infuse parsley into a lotion and use to help fade away those freckles!
So, use your parsley! Chop it up to make a two-cup full, and chop tomatoes and onions and chives, add a little Italian dressing and wa-la, you have a wonderful summer salad!

Drake Faydark Ravenclaw

Phoenix
"Wonderful, Drake. Even for a Ravenclaw student, this work is outstanding! Take 10 points for Ravenclaw!"


((Wow, Drake, ya keep on getting maximum points!))

Red_Drake
{Well I'm like Hermione then big grin}

Kai_Haider
Kai Haider
Slytherin
6th year

Medicine

Mandrake(Mandragora officinarum), a southern European plat from the nightshade family, is a powerful restorative and was a pain-killer in the Middle Ages. The roots contain the poisonous alkaloid hyoscyamine which forms an essential part of most antidotes. One antidote that may only be produced with mandrake is the Mandrake Restorative Draft. The Mandrake Restorative Draft returns people who are transfigured or cursed to their original state. Mandrake seedlings are tufty little plants, purplish green in color with what look like tiny babies growing where the roots would be. These creatures grow and develop over the course of several months until they mature and can be harvested and used for potions. The cry of the Mandrake is fatal to humans, so special care must be taken when growing them. Even as a baby, the Mandrake's howls may render a person unconscious.

airangel429
Jasmine walks sleepily into class, she was tired from being up all night working on her Herbology assignment. Slowly she took out the crisp parchment from inside her folder and placed it on her desk. She sat anxiously waiting for the teacher to come over and collect it.

Holy oils and unguents

Chrism
A mixture of oil of olives and balsam, blessed by a bishop in a special manner and used in the administration of certain sacraments and in the performance of certain ecclesiastical functions. That chrism may serve as valid matter for the Sacrament of Confirmation it must consist of pure oil of olives, and it must be blessed by a bishop, or at least by a priest delegated by the Holy See. These two conditions are certainly necessary for validity; moreover it is probable that there should be an admixture of balsam, and that the blessing of the chrism should be special, in the sense that it ought to be different from that which is given to the oil of the sick or the oil of catechumens. (Cf. Lehmkuhl, Cas. Cons. II, n.102.) If either of the last two conditions is wanting the sacrament will be doubtfully valid. To deal with the subject in a sufficiently exhaustive manner, it will be enough to touch upon (1) the origin and antiquity of chrism; (2) its constituent nature; (3) its blessing; and (4) its use and symbolical significance.

(1) Origin

In its primitive meaning the word chrism, like the Greek chrisma, was used to designate any and every substance that served the purpose of smearing or anointing, such as the various kinds of oils, unguents, and pigments. This was its ordinary signification in profane literature, and even in the early patristic writings. Gradually however, in the writings of the Fathers at all events, the term came to be restricted to that special kind of oil that was used in religious ceremonies and functions, especially in the administration of the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation. This Origen refers to the visible chrism in which we have all been baptized: St. Ambrose venerates in the chrism the oil of grace which makes kings and priests; and St. Cyril of Jerusalem celebrates the praises of the mystic chrism (cf. Dict. De theol. Cath., s.v. Chreme, where many references are given to patristic passages in which the word occurs.) The early councils of the Church have also references to chrism as something set apart for sacred purposes and making for the sanctification of men. Thus the Council of Constantinople held in 381 (Can. vii) and the Council of Toledo, 398 (Can. x). Regarding the institution of chrism, or its introduction into the sacramental and ceremonial system of the Church, some theologians like St. Thomas (Sum., III, QW. lxxii, a. 4) and Suarez (De Conf., D. xxxiii) hold that it was instituted immediately by Christ, whild others contend that it is altogether of ecclesiastical origin. Eugene IV, in his famous "Instruction for the Armenians" (Bull "Exultate Deo", apud Denzinger, "Enchiridion", p. 160) asserts that chrism is the matter of the Sacrament of Confirmation, and, indeed, this opinion is so certain that it may note be denied without incurring some note of theological cencure. (Cf. Catechism of the Council of Trent, Pt. II, c.iii, q.7.) All that the Council of Trent has defined in this conexion is that they who attribute a certain spiritual and salutary efficacy to holy chrism do not in any way derogate from the respect and reverence due to the Holy Ghost (Sess. VII, c.iv).

(2) Nature

Two elements enter into the constitution of legitimate chrism, viz. olive-oil and balsam. The former is indeed the preponderating, as well as the principal, ingredient, but the latter must be added in greater or lesser quantity, if not for reasons of validity, at all events in obedience to a grave ecclesiastical precept. Frequent reference is made in the Old Testament to the use of oil in religious ceremonies. It was employed in the coronation of kings, in the consecration of the high priest and in the ordination of the Levites, and indeed, it figured very prominently in the Mosaic ordinances generally, as can be abundantly gathered from Exodus (xxx, 22 sqq.), Leviticus (viii), and Deuteronomy (xxvii, 40). Such being the prevailing usage of the Old Testament in adopting olive-oil for religious ceremonies, it is no cause for wonder that it also came to receive under the New Dispensation a certain religious recognition and approval. The second element that enters into the constitution of genuine chrism is balsam. This is an aromatic, resinous substance that is extracted from the wood of certain trees or plants, especially those belonging to the terebinthine group or family. In the manufacture of this sweet-smelling unguent the early Greek Christians were wont to employ as many as forty different perfumed spices or essences (Goar, Euchologion, p. 627). In the beginning the Christian Era balsam was obtained from Judea (opobalsam) and from Arabia Felix (balm of Mecca), but in modern times it is also procured, and in superior quality, from the West Indies. What is required for chrism should of course be such as is sanctioned by the usage of the Church. The first mention of balsam as an ingredient in the composition of chrism seems to be found in the "Gregorian Sacramentary", a work belonging to the sixth century. (Cf. Perrone, Prael. Theol., III, 135.) Now, however, according to existing legislation, the addition of balsam is requisite for lawful chrism, but whether it is necessary for the validity of the sacrament, assuming that chrism is the matter of confirmation, this is a matter about which theologians do not agree. (Cf. Bellarmine, De Conf., ix.) The modern view appears to be that it is not so required. But owing to the uncertainty mere olive-oil would be doubtful matter and could not, therefore, be employed apart from very grave necessity.

(3) Blessing

For proper and legitimate chrism the blessing by a bishop is necessary, and, probably too, such a blessing as is peculiar to it alone. That the bishop is the ordinary minister of this blessing is certain. So much is amply recognized in all the writings of the early centuries, by the early councils (cf. Const. Apos., VII, 42; the Second Council of Carthage of 390, and Third Council of Braga, 572), and by all modern theologians (cf. Frassen, xi, 440). But whether a priest may be the extraordinary minister of this blessing, and, if so, in what circumstances, this is a question that is more or less freely discussed. It seems agreed that the pope may delegate a priest for this purpose, but it is not so clear that bishops can bestow the same delegated authority ex jure ordinario. They exercised, it seems, this perogative in former times in the East, but the power of delegating priests to bless chrism is now strictly reserved to the Holy See in the Western Church. (Cf. Perrone, Prael. Theol., III, 135.) The rites employed in consecrating the sacred chrism go to show that it is a ceremony of the highest importance. Formerly it could be blessed on any day of the year according as necessity arose. Now, however, it must be blessed during the solemn high Mass of Holy Thursday. (Cf. Decr. S.R.C., ed., Gardellini, n. 2475.) For the full solemn ceremonial the consecrating prelate should be assisted by twelve priests, seven deacons, and seven subdeacons. The oil and balsam, being prepared in the sacristy beforehand, are carried in solemn procession to the sanctuary after the Communion, and placed on a table. Then the balsam, held on a silver salver, is blessed, and similarly the olive-oil, which is reserved in a silver jar. After this the balsam is mixed with the oil. Then, the chrism, being perfected with a final prayer, receives the homage of all the sacred ministers present, making each a triple genuflection towards it, and each time saying the words, Ave sanctum chrisma. After the ceremony it is taken back to the sacristy, and distributed among the priests who take it away in silver vessels commonly called oil-stocks, what remains being securely and reverently guarded under lock and key. (Cf. Catalani, Com. in Rom. Pont., I, 120; Bernard. Le Pontifical, II, 470-495.)

(4) Use and Significance

Chrism is used in the administration of the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders, in the consecration of churches, chalices, patens, altars, and altar-stones, and in the solemn blessing of bells and baptismal water. The head of the newly-baptized is anointed with chrism, the forehead of the person confirmed, the head and hands of a bishop at his consecration, and the hands of a priest at his ordination. So are the walls of churches, which are solemnly consecrated, anointed with the same holy oil, and the parts of the sacred vessels used in the Mass which come in contact with the Sacred Species, as the paten and chalice. If it be asked why chrism has been thus introduced into the functions of the church liturgy, a reason is found in its special fitness for this purpose by reason of its symbolical significance. For olive-oil, being of its own nature rich, diffusive, and abiding, is fitted to represent the copious outpouring of sacramental grace, while balsam, which gives forth most agreeable and fragrant odours, typifies the innate sweetness of Christian virtue. Oil also gives strength and suppleness to the limbs, while balsam preserves from corruption. Thus anointing with chrism aptly signifies that fulness of grace and spiritual strength by which we are enabled to resist the contagion of sin and prduce the sweet flowers of virtue. "For we are the good odour of Christ unto God" (II Cor., ii, 15).

{OOC: Phoe are you Catholic? hee hee.....this was an in depth thing i found. Angel}

Jasmine Tonks, 7th yr, Hufflepuff

Phoenix
Good Kai! 4 points!

Phoenix
Wonderful! 15 points!

airangel429
big grin she's a 7th yr...she's supposed to know ALOT!!

Laviera_j
Uratium nipsum - dwelling placeof the plant goddess.

Uratium nipsum otherwise known as Urata is widely used for the treatment of hiccipox. (a blistering infection that turns the skin a blotchy purple, and causes vast amounts of pain.)Also use dto kill and is one of the most highly sought after urbs in magic today.

It is said that the spirit Roshima dwells within the urb to bring a healing light to all of those who wear it. It has side effects, namely that it has made the odd person have flight abilities, but no more than an inch off the ground has been recorded thus far.

According to Magical Aid to Herbologists and Mystical Horticulture, it makes a rather nice perume, and it is rumoured that the effects are of hightened awareness and some users of Urata have awareness of trees and living things that stays with them for life even if the plant is no longer used.

In the year 564 of the trollian period, a girl first stumbled upon the urb. It was thus discovered that she heard a whoicpering in the trees...all around she heard them, they drove her mad, and in three years she had thrown herself off the edge of Cragly Hill - which incidently is known for its unusual psychosimatic activity - and her spirit was said to have been bound the the urb which she had to pyously taken and used on herself.

Lord Voldemort is said to have used the urb once, an in his mighty power the urb became a deadly weapon, to kill anyone who smelled its deadly viper fumes...so alluring to the unsuspecting...

To date three people have been kiled, and 47 seriously affected by Urata. 600 enjoy it's goodnatured effects. Noone knows what turns the plant so deadly, but it is said that it is the girl or Goddess Roshima who died so long ago...


Religious Applications and the Media:

It is said that Urata, plant of the Roshima was used in the days of tyranny when the dark reigned and all was evil. Almost all of the Putrified Urata leaf was used, but it is said that some still dwells close to the walls of Hogwarts shool, awaiting in the woods.

The Minestry denies such alligations, even though one of 'the three' (who died) was in Hogwarts at the time.

The Monks of Gen used coins to trade for Urata, in the hope of gaining it all to sacrifice and rid the world of it forever, even if the fumes kill them as it burns they say without weaping.

"The burning fire moke in our lungs will be a small price to pay." said Mr Bogglewort earlier this year. To date, not all of it has been found.

Terra - year 6 - slytherine

Phoenix
Wonderful! Ten points!

Trickster
In ancient times priests of the South AMericas used blood saracfices as a way of curing disease. Since the process needed the death of a lower ranking individual it was only used by the king, or someone very high ranking in their hierachy. The process involved the sacrafice being held over a basin and their neck being slit. as the blood flowed into the basin, priests covered the wond or infected area with it. Obviously sometimes this resulted in a worse disease, btut that was blamed on the patient being evil, who was then sacraficed.

OOC
Come on phoe, all my work so far has been out of my head. Not copying from google searc pages *mutter*

Phoenix
Five points for the amount, an extra two because you did it yourself, SEVEN points in all!

Phoenix
Edward hastily smoothed out his crumpled work. He felt he was at least close to getting a good mark - his sister, a Healer, had allowed him to tag along with her last summer around St. Mungo's.

The most notable uses of spices and herbs in very early times were in medicine.

Ancient herbals, including those of Cathay, Sumer, Assyria, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, testify to the use of spices and herbs in the treatment of disease. Hippocrates, Galen, and Pedanius Dioscorides, among others, employed them. In the 1st century of the Christian Era Pliny the Elder, in his Natural History, extols at length the efficacy and healing powers of spices and herbs in the treatment of just about every ailment known in his day. Such virtues, tempered and moderated, filtered down into the Middle Ages and early modern times.

Modern uses of spices, spice seeds, and herbs are legion. There are few culinary recipes that do not include them, and their judicious use brings a delectable, distinctive aroma and taste to a host of dishes.

In medicine the spices and herbs have not entirely lost their reputation. In India and other Asiatic countries their curative virtues enjoy respect. They still have a place, though limited, in Western medicine. Present-day herbalists extol the efficacies of some spices, spice seeds, and herbs in the treatment of certain ailments.

~Edward Cooper, Hufflepuff

Phoenix
Well done! ten points for Hufflepuff!

Laviera_j
Wow, that is my first ten points!

Phoenix
I will accept no more homework assignments. I will assess and award points for those already submitted, then set a new assignment for next week...

Phoenix
"In ancient Greece and Rome and during the Middle Ages in Europe, the art of healing recognized a separation between the duties of the physician and those of the herbalist, who supplied the physician with the raw materials from which to make medicines. The Arabian influence in Europe during the 8th century AD, however, brought about the practice of separate duties for the pharmacist and physician. The trend toward specialization was later reinforced by a law enacted by the city council of Bruges in 1683, forbidding physicians to prepare medications for their patients. In America, Benjamin Franklin took a pivotal step in keeping the two professions separate when he appointed an apothecary to the Pennsylvania Hospital."


Give a detailed description of the duties of an apothecary/Herbalist or a physician/Healer

or

Explain the main differences between the duties of an apothecary/Herbalist and a physician/Healer

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