Mandrake
Mandragora officinarum
The legendary biblical root, historically used as a narcotic and anesthetic.
Traditional use (biblical-near-eastern): The legendary biblical root, historically used as a narcotic and anesthetic.
The legendary biblical root, historically used as a narcotic and anesthetic.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- The legendary biblical root, historically used as a narcotic and anesthetic.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Highly toxic (tropane alkaloids) — historical/ritual interest only, never self-use.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Highly toxic (tropane alkaloids) — historical/ritual interest only, never self-use.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.