magic potions

Witch's bottled spells

Magic potions are liquids with supernatural powers, typically brewed by witches, wizards, or alchemists in folklore and fantasy.

A love potion makes someone fall in love; a healing potion restores health.

The phrase extends to anything promising miraculous results: There's no magic potion for weight loss.

In video games, potions restore health or grant temporary abilities.

Related
  • elixirMythical healing draught
  • brewSteeped or fermented drink
  • cauldronLarge metal cooking pot
  • vialSmall glass liquid holder
  • alchemyMystical metal transformation

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Opposites
supernatural vs. natural remedies

magic potionsprescription medications

Drugs needing medical authorization

prescription medication · herbal remedies · natural remedies · medical science · home remedies

efficacy and legitimacy

magic potionsplacebo

Inactive therapeutic substitute

snake oil

enchantment vs. mundanity

magic potionsplain water

Unadorned drinking liquid

tap water

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G