The ingredients used for the witch’s brew in Shakespeare’s Macbeth were likely just traditional herbs going by other names, intended to intimidate the masses. For example,
Eye of Newt: Mustard Seed
Toe of Frog: Buttercup
Wool of Bat: Holly Leaves
Tongue of Dog: Houndstongue
Adders Fork: Adders tongue
Lizard Leg: IvyA Hawk’s Heart: Wormwood
Ass’s Foot or Bull’s Foot: Coltsfoot
Bear’s Foot: Lady’s Mantle
Calf’s Snout: Snapdragon
Graveyard Dust: Mullein
Sparrow’s Tongue: Knotweed
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