Mandrake

Mandrake is cut, and sold by the ounce.

Mandrake is a low growing perennial with broad egg shaped leaves that spread out flat as they grow. It has bell shaped greenish white flowers that are followed by spherical green fruits that turn yellow when ripe.

Mandrake must be consumed with extreme caution. Uses include energetic, purgative, enhances creativity, increases magickal potency, pyschism, exorcism, fertility, love, and protection.

Magical Properties:
Zodiac: Gemini
Gender: Male
Planet: Mercury, Uranus, Pluto
Element: Earth
Deities: Hecate, Hathor, Circe
Basic Powers: Protection, fertility

Mandrake may be used in the home as a protective charm. Carried to help women conceive,carried by men to cure impotency, and used in protection sachets. It is also an herb of creativity.

Medicinal Usage:
Externally, Mandrake is used in homeopathy for arthritis or rheumatism. Toxic if eaten so it is used only by qualified practitioners.

Culinary Usage:
N/A

Cosmetic Usage:
N/A

Usage Example:
The root of the mandrake plant is the part used in magick. Whole pieces of the root are carried for protection. Pieces of root can be kept in the house for protection (over the mantle, if you have one). Mandrake can also be used in spells for love, money or health. Carrying the dried root is fine to use its protective energies, but to use mandrake in other spell work requires soaking. You should leave the root in spring water for 3 days to 'wake it'.

NOTE: Although there are medical usage notations provided for Mandrake listed above, we are not doctors, and do not provide this educational information as medical advice. We suggest you consult with a physician or certified herbologist if you are seeking medical remedies. The information provided above is strictly informational, and not meant or intended as medical advice. The Magick Moon, nor its employees shall be held responsible, or liable for the misuse of herbs listed in this section.