Name/Title
Mandrake pillsDescription
Physicians provided pain relief throughout the ages in many ways and as recorded in the earliest medical texts extracts from the mandrake plant were used as an anesthetic. Because of its hallucinogenic properties, mandragora (Mandragora officinarum) was a standard ingredient in medieval “witches’ brew” though it was also used as an over the counter.sedative, purgative, emetic, and as an ointment to treat local ulcers.
Because the roots are forked, the mandrake plant resembles the human form and many believed that the plant would cry out when pulled from the ground, causing death or insanity to anyone listening. The use of dogs was therefore the recommended method of obtaining the plant.Condition
Overall Condition
GoodDate Examined
Jul 12, 2026Create Date
July 13, 2026Update Date
September 6, 2026
