Potion
A potion is a liquid preparation designed to produce a particular effect when ingested, applied, or otherwise used. In folklore and fantasy, potions are often depicted as magical brews, but historically similar preparations appear in medicine, alchemy, and herbalism. The term is sometimes used broadly to refer to any medicinal liquid, including tinctures and decoctions, though those terms denote specific extraction processes.
Potions usually combine a liquid base with one or more active ingredients gathered from plants, minerals, or
Historically, physicians and apothecaries in ancient and medieval periods prepared potions for healing, cleansing, or symptomatic
Types and examples of potions range widely. Healing potions are common in fiction and can resemble real-world
In contemporary media and culture, potions remain a staple element of fantasy settings, serving as plot devices