Mandrake root

The mandrake root legend tells of a plant that screams when pulled from the ground, supposedly killing anyone who hears it. Historical figures like Josephus and Eliphas Levi have described safe ways to harvest this root and discussed its mythical qualities. The mandrake is known for its narcotic and aphrodisiac effects and resemblance to the human form, making it a topic of interest in ancient magic and alchemy. Jean-Baptiste Pitois, in The History and Practice of Magic, outlined a ritual to…

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mandrake root - Its distinctive form is often said to resemble a human being, and since Biblical times it has been believed to aid with human conception, in addition to possessing many other magical and curative powers. It was believed that it shrieked when pulled out of the ground and either made you mad, brought you bad luck or even killed you.

Mandragora officinarum [as Mandragora officinalis]. Herbier général de l’amateur, vol. 8 (1817-1827) [P. Bessa] From the Swallowtail Garden Seeds collection of botanical photographs and illustrations. We hope you will enjoy these images as much as we do.

The appearance of mandrake root in Harry Potter is most peoples' first introduction to the legendary root. Its humanoid appearance and shrill, damaging scream ...

Few plants have such a storied history rich in folklore and superstition as the poisonous mandrake. Can you eat mandrake? Ingestion of the plant was once thought to sedate and improve sexual function. Further reading here will help understand mandrake toxicity and its effects.

Mandrake, or Mandragora, is a powerful restorative. It is used to turn people who have been transfigured or cursed to their original state. The cry of the Mandrake is fatal to anyone who hears it.A Mandrake, is a magical and sentient plant which has a root that looks like a human (like a baby when the plant is young, but maturing as the plant grows). When matured, its cry can be fatal to any person who hears it.

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