Potions

A Potion is a magical liquid that can produce a variety of effects, from vanquishing a specific demon to turning one thing into another. Although the word "potion" suggests something one drinks, splashing someone with a potion also seems to be effective in many instances. A potion can also be poured over an inanimate object.

Potions are usually made from combinations of plant and animal parts, which can range from the ordinary (dill) to the obscure (spotted owl feathers), to the downright bizarre (newt's eyes). Some potions call for metal or stone. Demon-vanquishing potions usually require a piece of the demon in question. A number of ingredients shown being used in potions, such as jimson weed and henbane, are actually dangerous poisons.

Piper, Paige, and Skye are considered to be the best potion-makers among the Halliwell family. Piper is a university trained chef, and this naturally carried over to her talents as a potion-maker. Paige studied potion basics under Piper, and eventually her potion-making skills rivalled those of her older sister. Skye learned from them both. Phoebe is a fairly talented potion-maker as well, owing to her talent as a spell-writer, although she was considered the best potion maker when Prue was alive. Wyatt and Chris are more skilled in combat then potion-making.

Potion Making
Potion making is one of the three basic powers of a magical witch and warlock. This power has also been possessed by some demons such as the Source, the Seer, and other powerful magical beings. Of course any being can add the ingredients and mix them however they will not be infused with magic and hence not work unless the being is magical. If a witch loses her powers any potions he or she has made beforehand will no longer work.