Vamos a seguir con la segunda clase de Herbología en este 4º curso.Hoy veremos una planta nueva: La valeriana con la cual elaboraremos una infusión. Pero primero vamos a comenzar a guardar un recuento con la información pertinente de cada una de las plantas que hemos usado durante todos estos años
Aquí os dejo unos vídeos de como preparar una infusión casera de valeriana
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Herbology 402. Roots and Shoots (Valerian)
Before we leave the world of technical details behind, there is one more thing we need to discuss: the proper way to label plants after you have collected samples. Depending on your success in your own greenhouse plots, you may have already started to do this, so the sooner we discuss it, the better. Learning proper labeling technique is, truthfully, just as important
A common form was agreed upon over time by herbologists, and in 1783 was made the lawful format for British apothecaries to use by the Ministry of Magic I would like to take this opportunity to show you an example. First I will show you a blank template for the plant profile and then follow up by filling it out with the details of the English rose.
Valeriana officinalis is a plant native to Europe and parts of Asia, although it has been introduced to North America as well over time. Like other non-magical plants, Muggles are aware of its existence, though unaware of its full powers. Both the roots and the sprigs of this plant can be used.Valerian can grow to be five feet tall and forms bunches of attractive white flowers. This plant thrives in the sun and, in best-case scenarios, requires at least seven hours of sunlight
Now, onto the properties! Valerian possesses sedative powers, and, when speaking specifically of the root, it is very effective in calming draughts and sleeping potions. There is also evidence to suggest that potions brewed with the root have some beneficial effect on those suffering from epileptic fits, but this research is still in its beginning stages. Its sprigs, in a similar manner, are used in several sleeping potions. Interestingly enough, this plant will attract cats and drive them into a frenzy, just as with catnip. However, dogs can be repelled with it, particularly when it is made into an essential oil or brewed in a potion. There also exists a Mediterranean plant that goes by the common name “red valerian,” but it is not part of the same genus and does not share very many of the same properties or uses.
Labeling Plants
Now, onto the properties! Valerian possesses sedative powers, and, when speaking specifically of the root, it is very effective in calming draughts and sleeping potions. There is also evidence to suggest that potions brewed with the root have some beneficial effect on those suffering from epileptic fits, but this research is still in its beginning stages. Its sprigs, in a similar manner, are used in several sleeping potions. Interestingly enough, this plant will attract cats and drive them into a frenzy, just as with catnip. However, dogs can be repelled with it, particularly when it is made into an essential oil or brewed in a potion. There also exists a Mediterranean plant that goes by the common name “red valerian,” but it is not part of the same genus and does not share very many of the same properties or uses.
Before we leave the world of technical details behind, there is one more thing we need to discuss: the proper way to label plants after you have collected samples. Depending on your success in your own greenhouse plots, you may have already started to do this, so the sooner we discuss it, the better. Learning proper labeling technique is, truthfully, just as important
A common form was agreed upon over time by herbologists, and in 1783 was made the lawful format for British apothecaries to use by the Ministry of Magic I would like to take this opportunity to show you an example. First I will show you a blank template for the plant profile and then follow up by filling it out with the details of the English rose.
Common name (Latin name) English rose (Rosa)
Type(s) Herb, shrub, perennial
Sunlight Partial to full sun
Height range(s) 20 feet
Flower color(s) Flower: green, blue, pink, red, orange, white
Foliage color(s) Foliage: chartreuse or gold
Feature(s) Features: spring, summer, and fall flower; helps slow erosion of slopes; fragrant; low maintenance
Sunlight Partial to full sun
Height range(s) 20 feet
Flower color(s) Flower: green, blue, pink, red, orange, white
Foliage color(s) Foliage: chartreuse or gold
Feature(s) Features: spring, summer, and fall flower; helps slow erosion of slopes; fragrant; low maintenance
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