We can't see the results of our research and game doesn't tell us if we're on the right track.
I suggest to add:
- Alchemical cookbook, which will store the results of all reactions, components and their properties.
- A test tube which we can be used only for creating potions, if you do not want to remove danger of experiments, then you can make a "Broken test tube" event, which will create fume around the player with a negative effect of potion
- Ability to create a material account with the known effects of alchemical ingredients
- Ability to create an elixir recipe from an alchemical cookbook