Mandrake plant

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…

5 Seeds w/Instructions Mandrakes are stemless, perennial herbs with dark green leaves, resembling somewhat the leaves of chard and a have large tap

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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.

Mandrake plants aren’t widely used today, although herbal mandrake is still used by some people. According to folklore, this fascinating plant was thought to have great powers, both positive and negative. What do you do with mandrake? Let’s find out here.

I am so pleased to be able to bring you this piece about the uses and properties of the mandragora, ‘mandrake’ plant, by one of the blog’s first adherents, and regular commentator, Laura Diaz-Arnes…

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Fruits of mandragora autumnalis. All species of Mandragora contain highly biologically active alkaloids. The alkaloids make the plant, particularly the root and leaves, poisonous.