Mandrake - Herbal Remedy for Rheumatism
- Botanical Name- Atropa mandragora
- Family Name- Solanaceae
- Other Name- Satan's Apple, mandragora, love apple, Circe's plant, Dudaim
Uses Of Mandrake
- Emetic therapy
- Rheumatism
- Infections
- Sexual problems
Health Benefits Mandrake
- The fresh root operates very powerfully as an emetic and purgative. The dried bark of the root was used also as a rough emetic
- The root finely scraped into a pulp and mixed with brandy was said to be efficacious in chronic rheumatism
- It can help reduce infections, and also has laxative properties when ingested in a suspension
- When used properly in magickal spells mandrake is used to increase sexual desire
- The decoction is useful for cough , cold, asthma and other bronchitis disorders
Parts Used
Whole plant
Dose
Decoction- 5 to 10ml
Preparations
Decoction
