Poppy Head
From KB Lexicon
Poppy Head
| Type | Botanical |
|---|---|
| Source | Poppy seed pods |
| Classification | Botanical Ingredients |
| Primary Uses | Sleep draughts, pain-relief potions, sedative elixirs |
| Common Potions | Sleeping Draught, Draught of Living Death (ingredient family) |
| Alchemical Properties | Strongly sedative |
| Magical Effects | Encourages sleep and eases pain |
| Hazard Level | Medium |
| Shelf Life | Dried pods store well |
| Notes | Closely monitored due to its strength and abuse potential. |
Poppy heads contain potent alkaloids with powerful sedative and analgesic qualities.
They form the backbone of numerous sleep-inducing and pain-relieving potions.
Because of their strength, access is carefully controlled even within Hogwarts.
