Mandrake - Wikipedia
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 ...
The Powerful Solanaceae: Mandrake - US Forest Service
Mandrake is a powerful narcotic, emetic, sedative, and hallucinogen; its poisons can easily lead to death. Blue blossoms and flowering period of the autumn mandrake (Mandragora autumnalis) are two main differences between this species and M. officinarum. Photo: Teresa Prendusi.
Mandragora officinarum - Wikipedia
Mandragora officinarum is the type species of the plant genus Mandragora in the nightshade family Solanaceae. [2] . It is often known as mandrake, although this name is also used for other plants. As of 2015, sources differed significantly in the species they use for Mandragora plants native to the Mediterranean region.
Mandrake | Description, Species, & Traditions | Britannica
Mandrake, genus of six species of hallucinogenic plants in the nightshade family native to the Mediterranean region and the Himalayas. The plants are particularly noted for their potent roots, which somewhat resemble the human form and have a long history of use in religious and superstitious practices.
The History and Uses of the Magical Mandrake, According to ...
2016年1月12日 · In the Bible’s Book of Genesis, mandrake root helps Rachel conceive Jacob, and in Greek mythology, Circe and Aphrodite are thought to use it as an aphrodisiac. But its powers are not only...
Mandragora (genus) - Wikipedia
Mandragora is a plant genus belonging to the nightshade family (Solanaceae). Members of the genus are known as mandrakes. Between three and five species are placed in the genus. The one or two species found around the Mediterranean constitute the mandrake of ancient writers such as Dioscorides.
Stories About Mandrake: The Interesting History Of Mandrake ...
2023年2月1日 · Mandragora officinarum is a real plant with a mythical past. Known more commonly as mandrake, the lore generally refers to the roots. Beginning in ancient times, the stories about mandrake included magical powers, fertility, possession by the devil, and more.
Mandrake – The Scream of Death - Europeana
For centuries mandrake was associated with myths and magic, being one of the ingredients of the witches’ ‘flying ointments’ in the Middle Ages. According to an ancient legend, when the plant was uprooted it would scream, killing anyone who heard it.
A Modern Herbal | Mandrake - Botanical.com
Mandrake was much used by the Ancients, who considered it an anodyne and soporific. In large doses it is said to excite delirium and madness. They used it for procuring rest and sleep in continued pain, also in melancholy, convulsions, rheumatic pains and scrofulous tumours.
Mandrakes, from Mythology to Museum Collectable
2014年10月3日 · The mandrake is known as the “love fruit” in Hebrew and is featured in the Book of Genesis and the Song of Songs, both in contexts pertaining to fertility and sex. In the Book of Genesis (30:14–17) childless Rachael procures mandrakes from her sister and co-wife Leah and she soon becomes pregnant.
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