Mandrake, good man, archangel, mandrake, eggplant, meadow, ID: 330-41

The ancient eastern peoples (Sumerians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Egyptians) knew from a very early age the medicinal properties of Mandragora and used it accordingly. The ancient Greeks and Romans used mandrake as a hypnotic, analgesic and sedative, while in the Middle Ages it was used as an anesthetic in surgery.

The Bible also mentions its fertilizing and aphrodisiac properties.

The mandrake, due to its hypnotic properties and anthropomorphic root, has been surrounded since ancient times with mysterious, supernatural properties and superstitions. It was used as an amulet to protect against death and disease.

Side effects: CAUTION very toxic plant, internal use is not recommended, without expert guidance.

In large quantities it can provoke rage and delirium in the patient, as it is an opiate plant with lethal action in uncontrolled doses.

Its toxicity is due to the presence of the alkaloids scopolamine, hoscamine and atropine.