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| Mandrake Root (Mayapple) |
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| (podophyllum peltatum) |
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*Poisonous - not for internal use*
Origin: USA
Form: Cut and sifted
Other names: Mandragora, Satan's Apple, Devil's Apple, Mayapple, Baaras
Uses: Removing sterility, removing hindrances and enemies, exorcism
Associations: Saturn, Earth
Aroma: Harsh, heavy, dull
Mandrake was often used and referred to in the classical world, where it was said to excite delirium and madness. It was also used to help put one to sleep during intense pain, and was chewed as an mild anaesthetic. Mandrake had a long reputation for being able to expell demons and act as an excorcist. Demons reportedly can not tolerate it's aroma. In both Eastern and Jewish writings there are references to Mandrake as a remover of sterility.
The roots of Mandrake are very similar to Belladonna, both in appearance and in structure
This Mandrake is from the American Mayapple. |
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| HRB058 |
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