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A mandrake is the root of a plant, historically derived either from plants of the genus Mandragora (in the family Solanaceae) found in the Mediterranean region, or from other species, such as Bryonia alba (the English mandrake, in the family Cucurbitaceae) or the American mandrake (Podophyllum peltatum in the family Berberidaceae) which have ...
Jan 12, 2016 · As a plant with the shape of a human body, the mandrake was believed to exercise control over the body: it could induce love or conception, or bring good fortune, wealth and power. A mandrake root ...
- Angelica Calabrese
People take European mandrake root for treating stomach ulcers, colic, constipation, asthma, hay fever, convulsions, arthritis -like pain (rheumatism), and whooping cough. It is also used to ...
Jul 11, 2019 · Mandrake Root’s Magical Properties and Uses. In Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, the mandrake’s magical properties include: love, fertility, protection, money and health. It’s related to the fire element with a masculine energy, and is also associated with the deities Hecate and Hathor. Cunningham warns against the ...
Mandrake also appears in the Song of Solomon, where it is described as an aphrodisiac. In Greek mythology, Manroot was associated with the goddess Circe, who used it in her magic potions. In Shakespeare’s play “Romeo and Juliet,” the character Friar Laurence uses mandrake root in a potion to put Juliet to sleep.
Sep 13, 2022 · Mandrake Root In Early Modern History And Culture. With use documented as early as the 15th century B.C.E., mandrake is mentioned in ancient texts from Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Roman and Greek Empires. In Homer’s Odyssey, the witch Circe uses a brew made from mandrake to
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In traditional medicine, mandrake root was used as an anesthetic and pain reliever, as well as a treatment for epilepsy and rheumatism. It has also been used in rituals to enhance psychic abilities, protect against negative energy, and promote fertility and abundance. Today, dried mandrake root is still used in modern spiritual practices, such ...
