A mandrake is one of several toxic plant species with "man-shaped" roots and some uses in folk remedies. The roots by themselves may also be referred to as "mandrakes". The term …

mandrake, (genus Mandragora), genus of six species of hallucinogenic plants in the nightshade family (Solanaceae) native to the Mediterranean region and the Himalayas.

Mandrake contains the powerful tropane alkaloids scopolamine, hyoscyamine, atropine, and mandragorine, which have an intense affect on the central nervous system. It was used as a …

Mandrakes, comprising genus Madragora, are herbaceous, perennial plants native to areas of the Mediterranean and the Himalayas. The most well known mandrake is Mandragora officinarum. …

Nov 6, 2025 · The mandrake plant is one of the most mythologized and misunderstood organisms in the world. Found primarily in the Mediterranean region, this perennial herb holds a unique …

Nov 30, 2025 · Mandrake is a perennial herb belonging to the nightshade family, Solanaceae, known for its large, often forked root. This plant, primarily Mandragora officinarum, has …

Dec 4, 2024 · The mandrake plant is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region, particularly found in parts of Southern Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. It is best known …

Mandrake, a plant with a rich and captivating history, has sparked the imagination of many cultures over the centuries. Also known as Manroot, the root of the mandrake plant is famous …

Jun 5, 2025 · Explore the mandrake root’s myths, medicinal uses, and risks. From ancient remedies to modern science, uncover the magic of this enigmatic plant.

Whatever the circumscription, Mandragora officinarum is a perennial herbaceous plant with ovate leaves arranged in a rosette, a thick upright root, often branched, and bell-shaped flowers …