Mandrake Root - PODOPHYLLUM PELTATUM
(Cut & Sifted) (Wild Crafted) Available in 1 OZ
Description: Mandrake, known as Mayapple, is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Solanaceae family. It has a reddish-brown root that is composed of many thick tubers, a solitary unbranched stem that is crowned with two smooth umbrella-like leaves, and a a solitary, drooping white flower.
Origin: United States
Other Names: American Mandrake, Circeium, Gallows, Duck's foot, Herb of Circe, Hog Apple, Indian Apple, Ladykins, Mandragor, Mandragora, Manroot, Mayapple, Raccoon Berry, Satan's Apple, Sorceror's Root, Wild Lemon, Womandrake
Part Used: Root
Precautions and Adverse Reactions: POISON. Not for internal use. Mandrake should only ever be used under the supervision of an expert qualified in the appropriate use of this substance. Not to be used during pregnancy.